Living in New Deal, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Deal · Census data 2020–2024
New Deal has 668 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $96,500 (23% higher than the Texas median), the median rent is $718/month.
New Deal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Deal at a glance
- Population
- 668
- Median age
- 49.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $96,500State: $78,476
- Median rent
- $718/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is New Deal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in New Deal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Deal the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, which is 40.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,350 a month in housing costs.
New Deal median household income
The median household income in New Deal is $96,500 and the income per person is $36,203. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in New Deal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.57
New Deal demographics
- Population
- 668
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 260
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Deal ›
Education in New Deal
13.9% of adults 25 and older in New Deal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Deal
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
New Deal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Deal | 668 | $96,500 | — | $718 |
| Abernathy | 3,278 | $87,531 | $176,400 | $868 |
| Shallowater | 2,955 | $89,107 | $210,000 | $1,202 |
| Idalou | 2,151 | $58,500 | $211,000 | $678 |
| Lubbock | 264,814 | $60,895 | $212,400 | $1,182 |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 571 | $101,667 | $239,500 | — |
| Ransom Canyon | 1,041 | $113,950 | $341,000 | — |
| Petersburg | 699 | $51,250 | $72,700 | $642 |
| Wolfforth | 6,701 | $106,250 | $260,200 | $1,674 |
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What is the median household income in New Deal, TX?
The median household income in New Deal is $96,500, 23% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in New Deal?
The median gross rent in New Deal is $718 per month, about 40.5% of household income.
Is New Deal, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in New Deal?
The median age in New Deal is 49.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in New Deal?
The average commute to work in New Deal is 19 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Deal?
The unemployment rate in New Deal is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Deal?
13.9% of adults in New Deal 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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