Living in Roman Forest, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roman Forest · Census data 2020–2024
Roman Forest has 2,336 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $138,750 (77% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $339,600, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Roman Forest at a glance
- Population
- 2,336
- Median age
- 40.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $138,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $339,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.4%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Roman Forest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Roman Forest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roman Forest the median home value is $339,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,438 a month in housing costs.
Roman Forest median household income
The median household income in Roman Forest is $138,750 and the income per person is $53,564. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Roman Forest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 904
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.70
Roman Forest demographics
- Population
- 2,336
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 859
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roman Forest ›
Education in Roman Forest
36.4% of adults 25 and older in Roman Forest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roman Forest
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Roman Forest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Forest | 2,336 | $138,750 | $339,600 | $1,750 |
| Patton Village | 1,629 | $77,669 | $133,300 | $987 |
| Woodbranch | 1,719 | $85,500 | $263,900 | $1,438 |
| Splendora | 2,131 | $85,461 | $254,500 | $1,190 |
| Plum Grove | 1,832 | $66,341 | $200,800 | $1,159 |
| Porter Heights | 987 | $87,804 | $267,800 | $1,074 |
| Cleveland | 8,984 | $54,519 | $174,400 | $930 |
| Grangerland | 920 | $95,675 | $330,800 | — |
| Deerwood | 2,366 | $61,436 | $69,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Roman Forest, TX?
The median household income in Roman Forest is $138,750, 77% 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 Roman Forest?
The median home value in Roman Forest is $339,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Roman Forest?
The median gross rent in Roman Forest is $1,750 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Roman Forest, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Roman Forest?
The median age in Roman Forest is 40.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Roman Forest?
The average commute to work in Roman Forest is 38 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roman Forest?
The unemployment rate in Roman Forest is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roman Forest?
36.4% of adults in Roman Forest 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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