Living in Premont, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Premont · Census data 2020–2024
Premont has 2,428 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $47,728 (39% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $89,800, the median rent is $781/month.
Premont at a glance
- Population
- 2,428
- Median age
- 29.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $47,728State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $89,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $781/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Premont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 14.8%; a poverty rate of 27.9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Premont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Premont the median home value is $89,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,065 a month in housing costs.
Premont median household income
The median household income in Premont is $47,728 and the income per person is $17,768. 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Premont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,276
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 28.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.65
Premont demographics
- Population
- 2,428
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 910
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Premont ›
Education in Premont
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Premont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Premont
- Unemployment rate
- 14.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.1%
Premont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premont | 2,428 | $47,728 | $89,800 | $781 |
| Falfurrias | 4,646 | $49,167 | $79,900 | $719 |
| Airport Road Addition | 174 | $215,871 | $185,500 | — |
| Ricardo | 1,132 | $70,391 | $246,700 | — |
| Kingsville | 24,994 | $58,148 | $149,400 | $1,037 |
| Riviera | 627 | $101,875 | — | — |
| Ben Bolt | 2,152 | $61,741 | $100,000 | $873 |
| Benavides | 1,470 | $45,216 | $70,600 | $867 |
| Coyote Acres | 977 | $103,750 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Premont, TX?
The median household income in Premont is $47,728, 39% 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 Premont?
The median home value in Premont is $89,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Premont?
The median gross rent in Premont is $781 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Premont, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 14.8%; a poverty rate of 27.9%.
What is the median age in Premont?
The median age in Premont is 29.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Premont?
The average commute to work in Premont is 12 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Premont?
The unemployment rate in Premont is 14.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Premont?
7.3% of adults in Premont 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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