Living in Overton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Overton · Census data 2020–2024
Overton has 2,444 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $52,279 (33% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $115,300, the median rent is $783/month.
Overton at a glance
- Population
- 2,444
- Median age
- 32.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $52,279State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $115,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $783/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Overton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Overton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Overton the median home value is $115,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,316 a month in housing costs.
Overton median household income
The median household income in Overton is $52,279 and the income per person is $24,694. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Overton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 939
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.04
Overton demographics
- Population
- 2,444
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 780
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Overton ›
Education in Overton
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Overton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Overton
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Overton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton | 2,444 | $52,279 | $115,300 | $783 |
| New London | 1,085 | $63,036 | $150,000 | — |
| Arp | 1,111 | $72,500 | $106,100 | $1,037 |
| Kilgore | 13,470 | $66,295 | $171,600 | $1,010 |
| New Chapel Hill | 891 | $63,672 | $186,400 | $1,095 |
| Liberty City | 2,648 | $63,092 | $200,000 | $1,218 |
| Troup | 2,338 | $53,457 | $159,400 | $954 |
| Henderson | 13,385 | $61,285 | $173,700 | $1,007 |
| Whitehouse | 9,122 | $99,458 | $253,800 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in Overton, TX?
The median household income in Overton is $52,279, 33% 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 Overton?
The median home value in Overton is $115,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Overton?
The median gross rent in Overton is $783 per month, about 14.9% of household income.
Is Overton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Overton?
The median age in Overton is 32.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Overton?
The average commute to work in Overton is 30 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Overton?
The unemployment rate in Overton is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Overton?
16.6% of adults in Overton 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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