Living in Praesel, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Praesel · Census data 2020–2024
Praesel has 265 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median home value is $273,100.
Praesel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Praesel at a glance
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 31.5State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $273,100State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Praesel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Praesel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Praesel the median home value is $273,100, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,773 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Praesel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 132
- Owner-occupied
- 95.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.8%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.55
Praesel demographics
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Praesel ›
Education in Praesel
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Praesel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Praesel
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Praesel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praesel | 265 | — | $273,100 | — |
| Rockdale | 5,523 | $60,590 | $230,900 | $1,115 |
| Thorndale | 1,113 | $64,013 | $183,900 | $950 |
| Milano | 487 | $53,750 | $81,900 | $596 |
| Lexington | 1,365 | $56,354 | $175,000 | $1,148 |
| Cameron | 5,416 | $62,443 | $125,000 | $962 |
| Thrall | 861 | $76,094 | $175,000 | $1,177 |
| Cade Lakes | 329 | $58,750 | — | — |
| Buckholts | 374 | $33,333 | $75,600 | $710 |
More for people moving to Praesel
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What is the average home price in Praesel?
The median home value in Praesel is $273,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Praesel, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Praesel?
The median age in Praesel is 31.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Praesel?
The average commute to work in Praesel is 27 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Praesel?
The unemployment rate in Praesel is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Praesel?
13.2% of adults in Praesel 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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