Living in Mila Doce, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mila Doce · Census data 2020–2024
Mila Doce has 7,731 residents with a median age of 22.6. The median household income is $50,921 (35% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $67,700, the median rent is $640/month.
Mila Doce at a glance
- Population
- 7,731
- Median age
- 22.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $50,921State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $67,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $640/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Mila Doce a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 32%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Mila Doce
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mila Doce the median home value is $67,700, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $640 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $876 a month in housing costs.
Mila Doce median household income
The median household income in Mila Doce is $50,921 and the income per person is $13,857. 32% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Mila Doce: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,879
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 4.75
Mila Doce demographics
- Population
- 7,731
- Median age
- 22.6
- Under 18
- 40.8%
- 65 and older
- 5%
- Households
- 1,628
- Foreign-born
- 24.3%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mila Doce ›
Education in Mila Doce
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Mila Doce have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mila Doce
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Mila Doce vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mila Doce | 7,731 | $50,921 | $67,700 | $640 |
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
| Indian Hills | 2,961 | $32,816 | $54,400 | $1,155 |
| Midway North | 3,594 | $58,184 | $112,200 | $1,042 |
| Laguna Seca | 239 | $39,179 | $49,900 | — |
| Weslaco | 42,229 | $59,551 | $140,000 | $967 |
| Edcouch | 2,739 | $21,843 | $58,500 | $552 |
| Heidelberg | 2,215 | $33,953 | $57,700 | — |
| La Villa | 3,005 | $31,359 | $101,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mila Doce, TX?
The median household income in Mila Doce is $50,921, 35% 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 Mila Doce?
The median home value in Mila Doce is $67,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Mila Doce?
The median gross rent in Mila Doce is $640 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Mila Doce, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 32%.
What is the median age in Mila Doce?
The median age in Mila Doce is 22.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Mila Doce?
The average commute to work in Mila Doce is 23 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mila Doce?
The unemployment rate in Mila Doce is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mila Doce?
4.8% of adults in Mila Doce 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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