Living in May, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of May · Census data 2020–2024
May has 204 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $90,625 (15% higher than the Texas median), the median rent is $950/month.
May is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
May at a glance
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 33.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $90,625State: $78,476
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is May a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in May
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In May the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
May median household income
The median household income in May is $90,625 and the income per person is $22,358. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in May: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 124
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 50%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.29
50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that May has many vacation and second homes.
May demographics
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of May ›
Education in May
30.2% of adults 25 and older in May have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in May
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
May vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 204 | $90,625 | — | $950 |
| Thunderbird Bay | 702 | $48,350 | $65,700 | — |
| Rising Star | 668 | $37,037 | $39,500 | $707 |
| Blanket | 434 | $40,750 | $76,800 | $1,287 |
| Lake Brownwood | 1,544 | $70,000 | $130,700 | — |
| Early | 3,143 | $67,346 | $179,800 | $1,227 |
| Cross Plains | 1,019 | $47,292 | $79,500 | $720 |
| Brownwood | 18,777 | $48,981 | $144,400 | $882 |
| Comanche | 4,295 | $51,981 | $125,700 | $885 |
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What is the median household income in May, TX?
The median household income in May is $90,625, 15% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in May?
The median gross rent in May is $950 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is May, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
What is the median age in May?
The median age in May is 33.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in May?
The average commute to work in May is 10 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in May?
The unemployment rate in May is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is May?
30.2% of adults in May 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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