Living in Poth, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poth · Census data 2020–2024
Poth has 1,532 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $72,404 (8% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $950/month.
Poth at a glance
- Population
- 1,532
- Median age
- 31.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $72,404State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Poth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Poth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poth the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,720 a month in housing costs.
Poth median household income
The median household income in Poth is $72,404 and the income per person is $39,248. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Poth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 659
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.60
Poth demographics
- Population
- 1,532
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 589
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poth ›
Education in Poth
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Poth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Poth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poth | 1,532 | $72,404 | $225,000 | $950 |
| Falls City | 541 | $56,339 | $174,100 | — |
| Floresville | 8,007 | $65,270 | $241,000 | $1,076 |
| Stockdale | 1,377 | $52,532 | $173,300 | $917 |
| Karnes City | 3,605 | $55,354 | $93,400 | $661 |
| Elmendorf | 2,389 | $51,691 | $161,300 | $1,327 |
| La Vernia | 1,095 | $76,250 | $347,400 | $993 |
| Sandy Oaks | 5,396 | $50,806 | $120,300 | $1,309 |
| Kenedy | 3,430 | $61,167 | $140,300 | $1,099 |
More for people moving to Poth
Poth ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Poth: FAQ
What is the median household income in Poth, TX?
The median household income in Poth is $72,404, 8% 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 Poth?
The median home value in Poth is $225,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Poth?
The median gross rent in Poth is $950 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Poth, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Poth?
The median age in Poth is 31.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Poth?
The average commute to work in Poth is 24 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poth?
The unemployment rate in Poth is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poth?
21.5% of adults in Poth 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.
Last updated: