Living in Opdyke West, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Opdyke West · Census data 2020–2024
Opdyke West has 285 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $52,031 (34% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $18,400, the median rent is $897/month.
Opdyke West is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Opdyke West at a glance
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 31.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $52,031State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $18,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $897/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Opdyke West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 94% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Opdyke West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Opdyke West the median home value is $18,400, 94% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Opdyke West median household income
The median household income in Opdyke West is $52,031 and the income per person is $22,745. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Opdyke West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 117
- Owner-occupied
- 50.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.5%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.61
Opdyke West demographics
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Opdyke West ›
Education in Opdyke West
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Opdyke West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Opdyke West
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Opdyke West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opdyke West | 285 | $52,031 | $18,400 | $897 |
| Levelland | 12,466 | $58,000 | $140,400 | $846 |
| Smyer | 291 | $45,625 | $67,900 | $1,292 |
| Sundown | 1,374 | $58,594 | $96,400 | $675 |
| Ropesville | 594 | $69,844 | $98,300 | $500 |
| Anton | 1,053 | $52,000 | $63,500 | $781 |
| Wolfforth | 6,701 | $106,250 | $260,200 | $1,674 |
| Whiteface | 361 | $39,821 | $65,000 | $1,025 |
| Meadow | 623 | $49,342 | $80,900 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in Opdyke West, TX?
The median household income in Opdyke West is $52,031, 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 Opdyke West?
The median home value in Opdyke West is $18,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Opdyke West?
The median gross rent in Opdyke West is $897 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Opdyke West, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 94% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Opdyke West?
The median age in Opdyke West is 31.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Opdyke West?
The average commute to work in Opdyke West is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Opdyke West?
The unemployment rate in Opdyke West is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Opdyke West?
6.6% of adults in Opdyke West 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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