Living in Leary, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leary · Census data 2020–2024
Leary has 540 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $58,750 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $153,800, the median rent is $904/month.
Leary is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leary at a glance
- Population
- 540
- Median age
- 33.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $153,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $904/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Leary a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Leary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leary the median home value is $153,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,323 a month in housing costs.
Leary median household income
The median household income in Leary is $58,750 and the income per person is $30,039. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Leary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 246
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.51
Leary demographics
- Population
- 540
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 215
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leary ›
Education in Leary
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Leary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leary
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Leary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leary | 540 | $58,750 | $153,800 | $904 |
| Red Lick | 1,333 | $136,250 | $320,800 | $1,714 |
| Hooks | 2,299 | $43,555 | $69,800 | $1,011 |
| Nash | 4,032 | $50,592 | $156,200 | $919 |
| Wake Village | 5,867 | $71,574 | $186,000 | $989 |
| Texarkana | 35,992 | $50,573 | $171,500 | $1,010 |
| Redwater | 747 | $49,167 | $110,600 | $883 |
| New Boston | 4,571 | $63,937 | $111,500 | $850 |
| Maud | 988 | $60,441 | $96,800 | $786 |
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What is the median household income in Leary, TX?
The median household income in Leary is $58,750, 25% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Leary?
The median home value in Leary is $153,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Leary?
The median gross rent in Leary is $904 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Leary, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Leary?
The median age in Leary is 33.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Leary?
The average commute to work in Leary is 19 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leary?
The unemployment rate in Leary is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leary?
12.3% of adults in Leary have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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