Living in Rotan, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rotan · Census data 2020–2024
Rotan has 1,204 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $53,289 (32% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $54,000, the median rent is $604/month.
Rotan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rotan at a glance
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 36.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,289State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $54,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $604/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rotan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Rotan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rotan the median home value is $54,000, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $964 a month in housing costs.
Rotan median household income
The median household income in Rotan is $53,289 and the income per person is $28,116. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rotan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 660
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 21.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.30
Rotan demographics
- Population
- 1,204
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 516
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rotan ›
Education in Rotan
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Rotan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rotan
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Rotan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotan | 1,204 | $53,289 | $54,000 | $604 |
| Roby | 679 | $59,758 | $45,800 | $593 |
| Hamlin | 2,011 | $60,625 | $73,200 | $858 |
| Hermleigh | 473 | $56,591 | $69,300 | $1,229 |
| Aspermont | 920 | $56,429 | $39,000 | $613 |
| Sweetwater | 10,385 | $44,892 | $80,800 | $907 |
| Snyder | 11,241 | $57,902 | $104,000 | $1,033 |
| Jayton | 458 | $72,652 | $121,300 | $833 |
| Roscoe | 1,425 | $56,326 | $90,500 | $1,263 |
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What is the median household income in Rotan, TX?
The median household income in Rotan is $53,289, 32% 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 Rotan?
The median home value in Rotan is $54,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rotan?
The median gross rent in Rotan is $604 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is Rotan, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Rotan?
The median age in Rotan is 36.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rotan?
The average commute to work in Rotan is 21 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rotan?
The unemployment rate in Rotan is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rotan?
13.7% of adults in Rotan 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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