Living in Riesel, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riesel · Census data 2020–2024
Riesel has 1,453 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $98,063 (25% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $178,500, the median rent is $1,172/month.
Riesel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riesel at a glance
- Population
- 1,453
- Median age
- 30.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $98,063State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $178,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,172/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Riesel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Texas median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Riesel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riesel the median home value is $178,500, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,172 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,620 a month in housing costs.
Riesel median household income
The median household income in Riesel is $98,063 and the income per person is $34,081. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Riesel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 531
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.00
Riesel demographics
- Population
- 1,453
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 485
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riesel ›
Education in Riesel
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Riesel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riesel
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Riesel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riesel | 1,453 | $98,063 | $178,500 | $1,172 |
| Hallsburg | 400 | $58,125 | $200,000 | $828 |
| Mart | 1,704 | $62,917 | $116,100 | $895 |
| Golinda | 836 | $62,438 | $138,300 | $792 |
| Robinson | 12,800 | $99,289 | $302,200 | $1,419 |
| Marlin | 5,516 | $36,426 | $66,000 | $689 |
| Bellmead | 10,566 | $52,075 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
| Beverly Hills | 1,590 | $47,313 | $156,700 | $942 |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 7,274 | $56,924 | $160,600 | $917 |
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What is the median household income in Riesel, TX?
The median household income in Riesel is $98,063, 25% 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 Riesel?
The median home value in Riesel is $178,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Riesel?
The median gross rent in Riesel is $1,172 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is Riesel, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Texas median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Riesel?
The median age in Riesel is 30.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Riesel?
The average commute to work in Riesel is 24 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riesel?
The unemployment rate in Riesel is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riesel?
28.2% of adults in Riesel 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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