Living in Natalia, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Natalia · Census data 2020–2024

Natalia has 981 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $45,750 (42% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $141,700, the median rent is $810/month.

Natalia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Natalia at a glance

Population
981
Median age
38.3State: 35.6
Median household income
$45,750State: $78,476
Median home value
$141,700State: $283,800
Median rent
$810/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
76%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
Average commute
30 min

Is Natalia a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.

Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.1%.

The weather is best in February to April and November.

Cost of living in Natalia

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Natalia the median home value is $141,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,850 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Natalia$141,700
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Natalia$810
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Natalia median household income

The median household income in Natalia is $45,750 and the income per person is $25,269. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Natalia$45,750
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Natalia: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
401
Owner-occupied
76%
Renter-occupied
24%
Vacant
9.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1984
Average household size
2.70

Natalia demographics

Population
981
Median age
38.3
Under 18
20.9%
65 and older
20.7%
Households
363
Foreign-born
0.7%
Veterans
2.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White43.8%
Hispanic or Latino77.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Natalia ›

Education in Natalia

10.6% of adults 25 and older in Natalia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Natalia10.6%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Natalia

Unemployment rate
3%State: 5.3%
Average commute
30 minState: 27 min
Work from home
20.6%
Drive alone
69.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
50.7%

Natalia vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Natalia981$45,750$141,700$810
Devine4,476$38,207$167,900$725
Lytle2,492$70,685$187,500$1,099
Bigfoot1,067$69,418——
LaCoste1,365$68,929$101,000—
Somerset2,005$77,917$200,400$1,189
Castroville3,092$78,460$300,000$1,253
Moore372$42,571——
Macdona349$83,500$175,000—

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Living in Natalia: FAQ

What is the median household income in Natalia, TX?

The median household income in Natalia is $45,750, 42% 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 Natalia?

The median home value in Natalia is $141,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Natalia?

The median gross rent in Natalia is $810 per month, about 23.1% of household income.

Is Natalia, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.1%.

What is the median age in Natalia?

The median age in Natalia is 38.3 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Natalia?

The average commute to work in Natalia is 30 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Natalia?

The unemployment rate in Natalia is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Natalia?

10.6% of adults in Natalia 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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