Living in Nederland, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nederland · Census data 2020–2024
Nederland has 18,381 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $77,570 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $208,300, the median rent is $1,400/month.
Nederland at a glance
- Population
- 18,381
- Median age
- 36.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $77,570State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $208,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,400/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Nederland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Nederland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nederland the median home value is $208,300, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,801 a month in housing costs.
Nederland median household income
The median household income in Nederland is $77,570 and the income per person is $36,703. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Nederland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,118
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.46
Nederland demographics
- Population
- 18,381
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 7,471
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nederland ›
Education in Nederland
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Nederland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nederland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Nederland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland | 18,381 | $77,570 | $208,300 | $1,400 |
| Central Gardens | 3,976 | $83,750 | $216,700 | $793 |
| Port Neches | 13,664 | $81,637 | $253,200 | $1,095 |
| Groves | 16,976 | $73,710 | $163,600 | $1,286 |
| Port Arthur | 55,828 | $46,354 | $107,400 | $1,021 |
| Rose City | 391 | $46,094 | $80,000 | — |
| Taylor Landing | 284 | $134,063 | $296,800 | — |
| Bridge City | 9,640 | $88,958 | $202,800 | $1,431 |
| Vidor | 9,708 | $62,192 | $131,400 | $820 |
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What is the median household income in Nederland, TX?
The median household income in Nederland is $77,570, about the same as 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 Nederland?
The median home value in Nederland is $208,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Nederland?
The median gross rent in Nederland is $1,400 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Nederland, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Texas median.
What is the median age in Nederland?
The median age in Nederland is 36.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Nederland?
The average commute to work in Nederland is 19 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nederland?
The unemployment rate in Nederland is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nederland?
24.2% of adults in Nederland 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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