Living in Neches, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neches · Census data 2020–2024
Neches has 352 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $82,143 (5% higher than the Texas median).
Neches is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Neches at a glance
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 45.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $82,143State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Neches a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Neches median household income
The median household income in Neches is $82,143 and the income per person is $39,682. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Neches: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.44
Neches demographics
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 144
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neches ›
Education in Neches
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Neches have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neches
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Neches vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neches | 352 | $82,143 | — | — |
| Palestine | 19,136 | $44,981 | $166,000 | $1,062 |
| Frankston | 1,088 | $56,667 | $103,700 | $923 |
| Jacksonville | 14,325 | $51,375 | $119,800 | $908 |
| Berryville | 1,184 | $68,194 | $137,100 | $594 |
| Poynor | 467 | $86,750 | $179,700 | $1,100 |
| Elkhart | 1,701 | $52,891 | $107,300 | $756 |
| Shadybrook | 2,810 | $69,173 | $232,300 | $1,142 |
| Coffee City | 266 | $55,625 | $237,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Neches, TX?
The median household income in Neches is $82,143, 5% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Neches, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Neches?
The median age in Neches is 45.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Neches?
The average commute to work in Neches is 49 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neches?
The unemployment rate in Neches is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neches?
7.4% of adults in Neches 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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