Living in Poetry, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poetry · Census data 2020–2024
Poetry has 1,642 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $95,357 (22% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $367,100, the median rent is $2,114/month.
Poetry at a glance
- Population
- 1,642
- Median age
- 44.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $95,357State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $367,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,114/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Poetry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Poetry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poetry the median home value is $367,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,114 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,984 a month in housing costs.
Poetry median household income
The median household income in Poetry is $95,357 and the income per person is $39,341. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Poetry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 519
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.23
Poetry demographics
- Population
- 1,642
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 508
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poetry ›
Education in Poetry
33% of adults 25 and older in Poetry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poetry
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Poetry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poetry | 1,642 | $95,357 | $367,100 | $2,114 |
| Union Valley | 751 | $93,051 | $325,900 | — |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 4,511 | $204,773 | $629,400 | — |
| Royse City | 20,037 | $116,660 | $322,500 | $2,078 |
| Fate | 22,884 | $132,752 | $384,300 | $2,500 |
| Terrell | 20,366 | $65,842 | $218,500 | $1,232 |
| Quinlan | 1,618 | $44,563 | $193,800 | $1,162 |
| Rockwall | 51,168 | $115,580 | $411,700 | $1,947 |
| Heath | 10,777 | $220,828 | $766,900 | $3,501 |
More for people moving to Poetry
Poetry ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Poetry: FAQ
What is the median household income in Poetry, TX?
The median household income in Poetry is $95,357, 22% higher 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 Poetry?
The median home value in Poetry is $367,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Poetry?
The median gross rent in Poetry is $2,114 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Poetry, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Poetry?
The median age in Poetry is 44.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Poetry?
The average commute to work in Poetry is 29 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poetry?
The unemployment rate in Poetry is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poetry?
33% of adults in Poetry 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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