Living in Muenster, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muenster · Census data 2020–2024
Muenster has 1,329 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $88,333 (13% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $270,700, the median rent is $1,424/month.
Muenster is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muenster at a glance
- Population
- 1,329
- Median age
- 34State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $88,333State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $270,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,424/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Muenster a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Texas median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Muenster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muenster the median home value is $270,700, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,424 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,839 a month in housing costs.
Muenster median household income
The median household income in Muenster is $88,333 and the income per person is $47,826. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Muenster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 600
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.44
Muenster demographics
- Population
- 1,329
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 536
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muenster ›
Education in Muenster
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Muenster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muenster
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Muenster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muenster | 1,329 | $88,333 | $270,700 | $1,424 |
| Myra | 263 | $85,052 | — | — |
| Saint Jo | 911 | $68,182 | $159,400 | $752 |
| Lindsay | 1,142 | $115,417 | $352,300 | $1,212 |
| Gainesville | 17,883 | $58,809 | $177,000 | $1,038 |
| Thackerville | 461 | $58,500 | $151,500 | $846 |
| Burneyville | 935 | $73,558 | $162,900 | $1,095 |
| Valley View | 702 | $67,303 | $250,500 | $1,125 |
| Oak Ridge | 353 | $50,104 | — | $1,519 |
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What is the median household income in Muenster, TX?
The median household income in Muenster is $88,333, 13% higher 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 Muenster?
The median home value in Muenster is $270,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Muenster?
The median gross rent in Muenster is $1,424 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Muenster, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Texas median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Muenster?
The median age in Muenster is 34 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Muenster?
The average commute to work in Muenster is 23 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muenster?
The unemployment rate in Muenster is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muenster?
31.9% of adults in Muenster 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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