Living in Round Top, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Round Top · Census data 2020–2024

Round Top has 105 residents with a median age of 56.7. The median household income is $150,000 (91% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $854,200.

Round Top is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Round Top at a glance

Population
105
Median age
56.7State: 35.6
Median household income
$150,000State: $78,476
Median home value
$854,200State: $283,800
Homeowners
86%
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.5%
Average commute
21 min

Is Round Top a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 1%.

Cons: Home values 201% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Round Top

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Round Top the median home value is $854,200, 157% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,500 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Round Top$854,200
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Round Top median household income

The median household income in Round Top is $150,000 and the income per person is $89,411. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Round Top$150,000
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Round Top: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
84
Owner-occupied
86%
Renter-occupied
14%
Vacant
40.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1983
Average household size
2.10

40.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Round Top has many vacation and second homes.

Round Top demographics

Population
105
Median age
56.7
Under 18
11.4%
65 and older
34.3%
Households
50
Foreign-born
1.9%
Veterans
2.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.8%
Hispanic or Latino12.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Round Top ›

Education in Round Top

72.5% of adults 25 and older in Round Top have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Round Top72.5%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Round Top

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
21 minState: 27 min
Work from home
5.3%
Drive alone
73.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
98%

Round Top vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Round Top105$150,000$854,200—
Carmine173$47,292—$1,750
Burton174$76,250$275,000$983
Fayetteville335$73,250$281,300$981
Industry235$61,250$294,400—
La Grange4,452$53,547$338,700$929
Ellinger253$60,956$206,900$688
Giddings5,151$72,913$252,300$1,231
New Ulm185$59,948——

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Living in Round Top: FAQ

What is the median household income in Round Top, TX?

The median household income in Round Top is $150,000, 91% 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 Round Top?

The median home value in Round Top is $854,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

Is Round Top, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 1%. Minuses: home values 201% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Round Top?

The median age in Round Top is 56.7 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Round Top?

The average commute to work in Round Top is 21 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Round Top?

The unemployment rate in Round Top is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Round Top?

72.5% of adults in Round Top 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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