Living in Peaster, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peaster · Census data 2020–2024

Peaster has 515 residents with a median age of 54. .

Peaster is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Peaster at a glance

Population
515
Median age
54State: 35.6
Homeowners
70.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
Average commute
22 min

Is Peaster a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Housing in Peaster: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
188
Owner-occupied
70.9%
Renter-occupied
29.1%
Vacant
3.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1986
Average household size
2.83

Peaster demographics

Population
515
Median age
54
Under 18
11.7%
65 and older
20.4%
Households
182
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.9%
Hispanic or Latino18.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peaster ›

Education in Peaster

8.5% of adults 25 and older in Peaster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Peaster8.5%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Peaster

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
22 minState: 27 min
Work from home
28.3%
Drive alone
71.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
96.2%

Peaster vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Peaster515———
Garner493$128,750$426,000$1,672
Carter1,738$103,264$316,400—
Cool159$87,614$428,000$2,150
Weatherford35,788$81,516$312,100$1,527
Millsap433$56,477$210,200$1,000
Mineral Wells15,244$55,929$161,300$1,077
Hudson Oaks2,586$124,545$456,300$1,568
Springtown3,855$75,391$261,300$1,329

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Living in Peaster: FAQ

Is Peaster, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.9%.

What is the median age in Peaster?

The median age in Peaster is 54 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Peaster?

The average commute to work in Peaster is 22 minutes; 28.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Peaster?

The unemployment rate in Peaster is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Peaster?

8.5% of adults in Peaster 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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