Living in Placedo, Texas

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

Placedo has 539 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median home value is $45,900.

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

Placedo at a glance

Population
539
Median age
40.1State: 35.6
Median home value
$45,900State: $283,800
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Placedo a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median.

Cons: A poverty rate of 24.1%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Placedo

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Placedo the median home value is $45,900, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Placedo$45,900
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Housing in Placedo: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
247
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
21.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1969
Average household size
2.78

Placedo demographics

Population
539
Median age
40.1
Under 18
34.1%
65 and older
7.2%
Households
194
Foreign-born
1.5%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White49.4%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black16.1%
Asian0%

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

Education in Placedo

0% of adults 25 and older in Placedo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Placedo0%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Placedo

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
15.7%
Drive alone
46.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
37.8%
Homes with broadband
21.6%

Placedo vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Placedo539—$45,900—
Bloomington1,895$52,666$128,100$745
Inez2,031$82,838$236,500$847
Port Lavaca11,358$70,123$128,200$849
Victoria65,625$67,226$207,100$1,172
Point Comfort304$142,500$251,600$1,175
Tivoli433$74,250$46,900—
Quail Creek1,715$89,792$204,400$1,309
Seadrift1,239$48,655$207,000$1,341

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Living in Placedo: FAQ

What is the average home price in Placedo?

The median home value in Placedo is $45,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

Is Placedo, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 24.1%.

What is the median age in Placedo?

The median age in Placedo is 40.1 years (Texas: 35.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Placedo?

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

How educated is Placedo?

0% of adults in Placedo 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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