Living in Rhome, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rhome · Census data 2020–2024
Rhome has 1,699 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $101,167 (29% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $260,100, the median rent is $981/month.
Rhome at a glance
- Population
- 1,699
- Median age
- 33.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $101,167State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $260,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Rhome a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Texas median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Rhome
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rhome the median home value is $260,100, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,051 a month in housing costs.
Rhome median household income
The median household income in Rhome is $101,167 and the income per person is $38,442. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rhome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 586
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.08
Rhome demographics
- Population
- 1,699
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 35.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 552
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rhome ›
Education in Rhome
26.7% of adults 25 and older in Rhome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rhome
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Rhome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhome | 1,699 | $101,167 | $260,100 | $981 |
| Aurora | 1,760 | $105,962 | $341,800 | $1,185 |
| New Fairview | 1,570 | $91,806 | $233,000 | $1,469 |
| Boyd | 1,351 | $68,958 | $264,900 | $898 |
| Newark | 1,177 | $77,344 | $137,500 | $1,143 |
| Briar | 7,228 | $104,238 | $405,900 | $1,234 |
| Pecan Acres | 4,161 | $114,141 | $493,500 | $1,295 |
| Reno | 3,272 | $96,118 | $362,400 | $1,263 |
| Justin | 5,447 | $114,157 | $406,800 | $2,000 |
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Rhome ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rhome: FAQ
What is the median household income in Rhome, TX?
The median household income in Rhome is $101,167, 29% 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 Rhome?
The median home value in Rhome is $260,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rhome?
The median gross rent in Rhome is $981 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Rhome, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Texas median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Rhome?
The median age in Rhome is 33.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rhome?
The average commute to work in Rhome is 32 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rhome?
The unemployment rate in Rhome is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rhome?
26.7% of adults in Rhome 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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