Living in Poynor, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poynor · Census data 2020–2024
Poynor has 467 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $86,750 (11% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $179,700, the median rent is $1,100/month.
Poynor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poynor at a glance
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 35.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $86,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $179,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,100/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Poynor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Texas median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Poynor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poynor the median home value is $179,700, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,481 a month in housing costs.
Poynor median household income
The median household income in Poynor is $86,750 and the income per person is $38,169. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Poynor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 174
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.83
Poynor demographics
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poynor ›
Education in Poynor
25% of adults 25 and older in Poynor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poynor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Poynor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynor | 467 | $86,750 | $179,700 | $1,100 |
| Frankston | 1,088 | $56,667 | $103,700 | $923 |
| Berryville | 1,184 | $68,194 | $137,100 | $594 |
| Coffee City | 266 | $55,625 | $237,000 | — |
| Moore Station | 155 | $36,979 | $101,800 | — |
| Sunrise Shores | 607 | $72,500 | — | — |
| Shadybrook | 2,810 | $69,173 | $232,300 | $1,142 |
| Emerald Bay | 970 | $98,068 | $351,000 | — |
| Brownsboro | 1,658 | $62,250 | $197,800 | $1,246 |
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What is the median household income in Poynor, TX?
The median household income in Poynor is $86,750, 11% 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 Poynor?
The median home value in Poynor is $179,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Poynor?
The median gross rent in Poynor is $1,100 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Poynor, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Texas median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Poynor?
The median age in Poynor is 35.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Poynor?
The average commute to work in Poynor is 25 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poynor?
The unemployment rate in Poynor is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poynor?
25% of adults in Poynor 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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