Living in Murillo, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murillo · Census data 2020–2024
Murillo has 8,883 residents with a median age of 26.2. The median household income is $70,609 (10% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $164,100, the median rent is $748/month.
Murillo at a glance
- Population
- 8,883
- Median age
- 26.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $70,609State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $164,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $748/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Murillo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Murillo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murillo the median home value is $164,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,422 a month in housing costs.
Murillo median household income
The median household income in Murillo is $70,609 and the income per person is $22,496. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Murillo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,911
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.45
Murillo demographics
- Population
- 8,883
- Median age
- 26.2
- Under 18
- 34.5%
- 65 and older
- 6.9%
- Households
- 2,576
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murillo ›
Education in Murillo
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Murillo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murillo
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Murillo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murillo | 8,883 | $70,609 | $164,100 | $748 |
| Muniz | 1,601 | $91,121 | $96,400 | — |
| Lopezville | 2,227 | $38,207 | $74,600 | $867 |
| North Alamo | 4,819 | $55,408 | $82,900 | $697 |
| Edinburg | 104,550 | $59,466 | $189,600 | $996 |
| San Carlos | 3,678 | $49,132 | $75,600 | $711 |
| San Juan | 36,149 | $56,562 | $126,700 | $961 |
| Alamo | 20,255 | $57,096 | $145,100 | $811 |
| La Blanca | 2,998 | $56,008 | $82,300 | $923 |
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What is the median household income in Murillo, TX?
The median household income in Murillo is $70,609, 10% 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 Murillo?
The median home value in Murillo is $164,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Murillo?
The median gross rent in Murillo is $748 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Murillo, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Murillo?
The median age in Murillo is 26.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Murillo?
The average commute to work in Murillo is 21 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murillo?
The unemployment rate in Murillo is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murillo?
16.9% of adults in Murillo 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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