Living in Louise, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Louise · Census data 2020–2024
Louise has 890 residents with a median age of 27.1. The median household income is $63,750 (19% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $122,700, the median rent is $1,533/month.
Louise is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Louise at a glance
- Population
- 890
- Median age
- 27.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $122,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,533/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Louise a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Louise
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Louise the median home value is $122,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,533 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,363 a month in housing costs.
Louise median household income
The median household income in Louise is $63,750 and the income per person is $27,505. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Louise: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 364
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.45
Louise demographics
- Population
- 890
- Median age
- 27.1
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 364
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Louise ›
Education in Louise
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Louise have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Louise
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 58%
Louise vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise | 890 | $63,750 | $122,700 | $1,533 |
| Ganado | 1,534 | $57,315 | $180,700 | $1,070 |
| El Campo | 12,202 | $67,017 | $201,400 | $1,071 |
| Edna | 6,027 | $59,600 | $117,800 | $1,055 |
| Blessing | 418 | $51,313 | $138,100 | — |
| Garwood | 386 | $62,024 | $231,300 | — |
| Wharton | 8,724 | $58,212 | $149,400 | $1,051 |
| Markham | 873 | $68,536 | $137,600 | — |
| Inez | 2,031 | $82,838 | $236,500 | $847 |
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What is the median household income in Louise, TX?
The median household income in Louise is $63,750, 19% 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 Louise?
The median home value in Louise is $122,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Louise?
The median gross rent in Louise is $1,533 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Louise, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Louise?
The median age in Louise is 27.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Louise?
The average commute to work in Louise is 36 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Louise?
The unemployment rate in Louise is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Louise?
6.3% of adults in Louise 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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