Living in Runge, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Runge · Census data 2020–2024
Runge has 1,108 residents with a median age of 20.6. The median home value is $88,500.
Runge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Runge at a glance
- Population
- 1,108
- Median age
- 20.6State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $88,500State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Runge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 53.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Runge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Runge the median home value is $88,500, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Runge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 566
- Owner-occupied
- 37.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.1%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.22
Runge demographics
- Population
- 1,108
- Median age
- 20.6
- Under 18
- 39%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 499
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Runge ›
Education in Runge
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Runge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Runge
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 90.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 43.7%
Runge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runge | 1,108 | — | $88,500 | — |
| Nordheim | 476 | $34,201 | $47,500 | — |
| Kenedy | 3,430 | $61,167 | $140,300 | $1,099 |
| Karnes City | 3,605 | $55,354 | $93,400 | $661 |
| Yorktown | 1,720 | $59,063 | $165,600 | $775 |
| Pettus | 602 | $70,654 | $150,700 | — |
| Falls City | 541 | $56,339 | $174,100 | — |
| Goliad | 1,651 | $42,266 | $184,200 | $673 |
| Poth | 1,532 | $72,404 | $225,000 | $950 |
More for people moving to Runge
Runge ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Runge: FAQ
What is the average home price in Runge?
The median home value in Runge is $88,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Runge, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 53.2%.
What is the median age in Runge?
The median age in Runge is 20.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Runge?
The average commute to work in Runge is 23 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Runge?
The unemployment rate in Runge is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Runge?
19.2% of adults in Runge 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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