Living in Post, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Post · Census data 2020–2024
Post has 4,326 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $41,304 (47% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $49,200, the median rent is $822/month.
Post at a glance
- Population
- 4,326
- Median age
- 34.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $41,304State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $49,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $822/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Post a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Post
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Post the median home value is $49,200, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,384 a month in housing costs.
Post median household income
The median household income in Post is $41,304 and the income per person is $21,414. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Post: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,580
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 26.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.60
Post demographics
- Population
- 4,326
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 1,156
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Post ›
Education in Post
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Post have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Post
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Post vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post | 4,326 | $41,304 | $49,200 | $822 |
| Wilson | 449 | $50,500 | $131,800 | $925 |
| Slaton | 5,761 | $56,676 | $84,600 | $994 |
| Tahoka | 2,424 | $62,039 | $128,200 | $978 |
| Fluvanna | 130 | $67,115 | $51,200 | — |
| Ransom Canyon | 1,041 | $113,950 | $341,000 | — |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 571 | $101,667 | $239,500 | — |
| O'Donnell | 533 | $59,286 | $67,600 | $646 |
| New Home | 267 | $55,625 | $237,500 | — |
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Post ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Post: FAQ
What is the median household income in Post, TX?
The median household income in Post is $41,304, 47% 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 Post?
The median home value in Post is $49,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Post?
The median gross rent in Post is $822 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Post, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Post?
The median age in Post is 34.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Post?
The average commute to work in Post is 23 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Post?
The unemployment rate in Post is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Post?
7.7% of adults in Post 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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