Living in Runaway Bay, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Runaway Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Runaway Bay has 1,717 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $96,875 (23% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $307,600, the median rent is $1,227/month.
Runaway Bay at a glance
- Population
- 1,717
- Median age
- 54.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $96,875State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $307,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,227/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Runaway Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Runaway Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Runaway Bay the median home value is $307,600, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,871 a month in housing costs.
Runaway Bay median household income
The median household income in Runaway Bay is $96,875 and the income per person is $51,723. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Runaway Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 857
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.21
Runaway Bay demographics
- Population
- 1,717
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 778
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Runaway Bay ›
Education in Runaway Bay
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Runaway Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Runaway Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Runaway Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runaway Bay | 1,717 | $96,875 | $307,600 | $1,227 |
| Lake Bridgeport | 358 | $73,194 | $203,600 | $1,367 |
| Bridgeport | 6,331 | $96,037 | $253,500 | $1,337 |
| Chico | 1,512 | $75,739 | $170,300 | $1,317 |
| Paradise | 627 | $82,619 | $319,600 | $1,781 |
| Alvord | 1,294 | $68,674 | $212,500 | $1,159 |
| Decatur | 7,426 | $73,179 | $284,500 | $1,024 |
| Perrin | 249 | $67,569 | — | $992 |
| Jacksboro | 4,334 | $55,040 | $259,700 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Runaway Bay, TX?
The median household income in Runaway Bay is $96,875, 23% 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 Runaway Bay?
The median home value in Runaway Bay is $307,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Runaway Bay?
The median gross rent in Runaway Bay is $1,227 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Runaway Bay, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Runaway Bay?
The median age in Runaway Bay is 54.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Runaway Bay?
The average commute to work in Runaway Bay is 36 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Runaway Bay?
The unemployment rate in Runaway Bay is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Runaway Bay?
33.5% of adults in Runaway Bay 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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