Living in Onalaska, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Onalaska · Census data 2020–2024
Onalaska has 3,210 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $51,912 (34% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $165,800, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Onalaska at a glance
- Population
- 3,210
- Median age
- 43.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $51,912State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $165,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Onalaska a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Onalaska
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Onalaska the median home value is $165,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,857 a month in housing costs.
Onalaska median household income
The median household income in Onalaska is $51,912 and the income per person is $29,257. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Onalaska: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,765
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.50
Onalaska demographics
- Population
- 3,210
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,280
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 18.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Onalaska ›
Education in Onalaska
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Onalaska have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Onalaska
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Onalaska vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska | 3,210 | $51,912 | $165,800 | $1,083 |
| Point Blank | 837 | $69,583 | $191,400 | — |
| West Livingston | 8,199 | $61,943 | $153,600 | $1,212 |
| Cape Royale | 574 | $74,830 | $316,700 | — |
| Livingston | 5,718 | $48,841 | $200,100 | $1,104 |
| Westwood Shores | 1,466 | $46,198 | $165,900 | — |
| Seven Oaks | 118 | $60,733 | $114,100 | — |
| Groveton | 924 | $41,875 | $74,000 | $656 |
| Coldspring | 1,274 | $43,851 | $216,800 | $777 |
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What is the median household income in Onalaska, TX?
The median household income in Onalaska is $51,912, 34% 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 Onalaska?
The median home value in Onalaska is $165,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Onalaska?
The median gross rent in Onalaska is $1,083 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Onalaska, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Onalaska?
The median age in Onalaska is 43.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Onalaska?
The average commute to work in Onalaska is 22 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Onalaska?
The unemployment rate in Onalaska is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Onalaska?
11.7% of adults in Onalaska 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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