Living in Nixon, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nixon · Census data 2020–2024
Nixon has 2,231 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $37,838 (52% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $74,900, the median rent is $845/month.
Nixon at a glance
- Population
- 2,231
- Median age
- 36.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $37,838State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $74,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $845/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Nixon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Nixon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nixon the median home value is $74,900, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $949 a month in housing costs.
Nixon median household income
The median household income in Nixon is $37,838 and the income per person is $22,561. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Nixon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 927
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.71
Nixon demographics
- Population
- 2,231
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 822
- Foreign-born
- 23.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nixon ›
Education in Nixon
3.4% of adults 25 and older in Nixon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nixon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Nixon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon | 2,231 | $37,838 | $74,900 | $845 |
| Smiley | 543 | $36,750 | $135,300 | $921 |
| Stockdale | 1,377 | $52,532 | $173,300 | $917 |
| La Vernia | 1,095 | $76,250 | $347,400 | $993 |
| Poth | 1,532 | $72,404 | $225,000 | $950 |
| Falls City | 541 | $56,339 | $174,100 | — |
| Seguin | 33,754 | $64,861 | $249,400 | $1,187 |
| Yorktown | 1,720 | $59,063 | $165,600 | $775 |
| Gonzales | 7,200 | $51,929 | $208,500 | $751 |
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Nixon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Nixon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Nixon, TX?
The median household income in Nixon is $37,838, 52% 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 Nixon?
The median home value in Nixon is $74,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Nixon?
The median gross rent in Nixon is $845 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Nixon, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Nixon?
The median age in Nixon is 36.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Nixon?
The average commute to work in Nixon is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nixon?
The unemployment rate in Nixon is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nixon?
3.4% of adults in Nixon 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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