Living in Oglesby, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oglesby · Census data 2020–2024
Oglesby has 418 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $47,750 (39% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $110,600, the median rent is $911/month.
Oglesby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oglesby at a glance
- Population
- 418
- Median age
- 48.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $47,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $110,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $911/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Oglesby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Oglesby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oglesby the median home value is $110,600, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $911 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Oglesby median household income
The median household income in Oglesby is $47,750 and the income per person is $29,536. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Oglesby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 206
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.26
Oglesby demographics
- Population
- 418
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 185
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oglesby ›
Education in Oglesby
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Oglesby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oglesby
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Oglesby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglesby | 418 | $47,750 | $110,600 | $911 |
| McGregor | 5,761 | $72,750 | $221,700 | $1,194 |
| Crawford | 1,020 | $88,458 | $238,600 | $970 |
| South Mountain | 328 | $57,500 | $162,500 | $960 |
| Flat | 354 | $63,693 | — | — |
| Moody | 1,390 | $69,750 | $168,800 | $1,214 |
| Gatesville | 16,228 | $57,217 | $207,300 | $1,007 |
| Willow Grove | 2,080 | $89,036 | $269,600 | — |
| Valley Mills | 1,136 | $51,607 | $176,200 | $1,172 |
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What is the median household income in Oglesby, TX?
The median household income in Oglesby is $47,750, 39% 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 Oglesby?
The median home value in Oglesby is $110,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Oglesby?
The median gross rent in Oglesby is $911 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Oglesby, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Oglesby?
The median age in Oglesby is 48.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Oglesby?
The average commute to work in Oglesby is 31 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oglesby?
The unemployment rate in Oglesby is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oglesby?
11.3% of adults in Oglesby 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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