Living in Redwood, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Redwood · Census data 2020–2024
Redwood has 3,441 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $88,693 (13% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $109,500, the median rent is $1,302/month.
Redwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,441
- Median age
- 37.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $88,693State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $109,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,302/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Redwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Texas median; home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Redwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redwood the median home value is $109,500, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,302 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,137 a month in housing costs.
Redwood median household income
The median household income in Redwood is $88,693 and the income per person is $29,177. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Redwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,126
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.32
Redwood demographics
- Population
- 3,441
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 1,035
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Redwood ›
Education in Redwood
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Redwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Redwood
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Redwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood | 3,441 | $88,693 | $109,500 | $1,302 |
| San Marcos | 70,897 | $51,281 | $310,400 | $1,322 |
| Martindale | 1,072 | $77,500 | $326,300 | $1,331 |
| Staples | 288 | $80,833 | $246,700 | $1,271 |
| Geronimo | 1,507 | $72,045 | $245,500 | $1,412 |
| Kingsbury | 248 | $74,125 | $173,600 | $1,347 |
| Kyle | 56,823 | $90,323 | $334,600 | $1,752 |
| Uhland | 2,520 | $92,238 | $279,900 | $1,583 |
| Lake Dunlap | 1,411 | $78,641 | $226,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Redwood, TX?
The median household income in Redwood is $88,693, 13% 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 Redwood?
The median home value in Redwood is $109,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Redwood?
The median gross rent in Redwood is $1,302 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Redwood, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Texas median; home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Redwood?
The median age in Redwood is 37.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Redwood?
The average commute to work in Redwood is 31 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Redwood?
The unemployment rate in Redwood is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Redwood?
10.4% of adults in Redwood 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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