Living in Quitaque, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Quitaque · Census data 2020–2024
Quitaque has 347 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $58,929 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $69,200, the median rent is $693/month.
Quitaque is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Quitaque at a glance
- Population
- 347
- Median age
- 50.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $58,929State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $69,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $693/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Quitaque a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Quitaque
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Quitaque the median home value is $69,200, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $693 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Quitaque median household income
The median household income in Quitaque is $58,929 and the income per person is $29,901. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Quitaque: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 240
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 35%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.22
35% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Quitaque has many vacation and second homes.
Quitaque demographics
- Population
- 347
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Quitaque ›
Education in Quitaque
25.7% of adults 25 and older in Quitaque have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Quitaque
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Quitaque vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitaque | 347 | $58,929 | $69,200 | $693 |
| Turkey | 274 | $49,450 | $99,300 | $554 |
| Silverton | 498 | $42,963 | $77,900 | $541 |
| Matador | 745 | $69,500 | $87,600 | $584 |
| Lockney | 1,752 | $54,698 | $82,600 | $718 |
| Floydada | 2,588 | $52,826 | $89,700 | $664 |
| Roaring Springs | 247 | $39,423 | $52,500 | $862 |
| Seth Ward | 2,205 | $53,990 | $62,400 | $863 |
| Memphis | 2,174 | $47,639 | $77,300 | $491 |
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What is the median household income in Quitaque, TX?
The median household income in Quitaque is $58,929, 25% 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 Quitaque?
The median home value in Quitaque is $69,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Quitaque?
The median gross rent in Quitaque is $693 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Quitaque, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Quitaque?
The median age in Quitaque is 50.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Quitaque?
The average commute to work in Quitaque is 13 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Quitaque?
The unemployment rate in Quitaque is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Quitaque?
25.7% of adults in Quitaque 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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