Living in Sam Rayburn, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sam Rayburn · Census data 2020–2024
Sam Rayburn has 1,366 residents with a median age of 53.2. The median household income is $83,056 (6% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $255,200, the median rent is $1,108/month.
Sam Rayburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sam Rayburn at a glance
- Population
- 1,366
- Median age
- 53.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $83,056State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $255,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,108/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Sam Rayburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Texas median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Sam Rayburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sam Rayburn the median home value is $255,200, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,520 a month in housing costs.
Sam Rayburn median household income
The median household income in Sam Rayburn is $83,056 and the income per person is $50,351. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sam Rayburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 961
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 33.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.13
33.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sam Rayburn has many vacation and second homes.
Sam Rayburn demographics
- Population
- 1,366
- Median age
- 53.2
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 35.3%
- Households
- 642
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sam Rayburn ›
Education in Sam Rayburn
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Sam Rayburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sam Rayburn
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Sam Rayburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Rayburn | 1,366 | $83,056 | $255,200 | $1,108 |
| Jasper | 7,299 | $45,078 | $130,100 | $892 |
| Pineland | 817 | $31,858 | $80,700 | $500 |
| Hemphill | 1,488 | $67,260 | $125,700 | $882 |
| Broaddus | 390 | $68,929 | $88,400 | $850 |
| Newton | 2,534 | $56,172 | $102,100 | $1,032 |
| Zavalla | 567 | $53,333 | $74,000 | $1,031 |
| South Toledo Bend | 336 | $61,786 | $250,000 | — |
| Colmesneil | 642 | $58,056 | $119,900 | $808 |
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What is the median household income in Sam Rayburn, TX?
The median household income in Sam Rayburn is $83,056, 6% 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 Sam Rayburn?
The median home value in Sam Rayburn is $255,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Sam Rayburn?
The median gross rent in Sam Rayburn is $1,108 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Sam Rayburn, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Texas median; home values 10% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Sam Rayburn?
The median age in Sam Rayburn is 53.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Sam Rayburn?
The average commute to work in Sam Rayburn is 31 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sam Rayburn?
The unemployment rate in Sam Rayburn is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sam Rayburn?
32.6% of adults in Sam Rayburn 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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