Living in Refugio, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Refugio · Census data 2020–2024
Refugio has 2,766 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $48,750 (38% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $94,800, the median rent is $747/month.
Refugio at a glance
- Population
- 2,766
- Median age
- 39.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $48,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $94,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $747/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Refugio a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Refugio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Refugio the median home value is $94,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $747 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,271 a month in housing costs.
Refugio median household income
The median household income in Refugio is $48,750 and the income per person is $21,899. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Refugio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,176
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 18.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.79
Refugio demographics
- Population
- 2,766
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 957
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Refugio ›
Education in Refugio
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Refugio have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Refugio
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Refugio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio | 2,766 | $48,750 | $94,800 | $747 |
| Woodsboro | 1,464 | $81,914 | $112,500 | $1,056 |
| Bayside | 412 | $51,250 | $172,300 | $1,875 |
| Lamar | 1,202 | $86,851 | $318,000 | — |
| Fulton | 818 | $56,324 | $140,300 | $1,053 |
| Rockport | 10,683 | $72,174 | $320,500 | $1,212 |
| Sinton | 5,584 | $51,701 | $142,000 | $938 |
| Taft | 2,871 | $73,032 | $124,200 | $1,179 |
| Rancho Chico | 384 | $101,393 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Refugio, TX?
The median household income in Refugio is $48,750, 38% 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 Refugio?
The median home value in Refugio is $94,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Refugio?
The median gross rent in Refugio is $747 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Refugio, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
What is the median age in Refugio?
The median age in Refugio is 39.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Refugio?
The average commute to work in Refugio is 22 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Refugio?
The unemployment rate in Refugio is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Refugio?
13.2% of adults in Refugio 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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