Living in Scurry, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scurry · Census data 2020–2024
Scurry has 702 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $84,732 (8% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $282,700, the median rent is $1,232/month.
Scurry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scurry at a glance
- Population
- 702
- Median age
- 30.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $84,732State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $282,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,232/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Scurry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Texas median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Scurry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scurry the median home value is $282,700, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,232 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,128 a month in housing costs.
Scurry median household income
The median household income in Scurry is $84,732 and the income per person is $30,285. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Scurry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 234
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.28
Scurry demographics
- Population
- 702
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.5%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scurry ›
Education in Scurry
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Scurry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scurry
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Scurry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scurry | 702 | $84,732 | $282,700 | $1,232 |
| Grays Prairie | 334 | $128,750 | $300,000 | $1,542 |
| Oak Grove | 615 | $121,563 | $276,700 | $1,250 |
| Cottonwood | 254 | $99,038 | $293,200 | — |
| Rosser | 469 | $127,188 | $277,000 | — |
| Kaufman | 8,538 | $62,931 | $221,800 | $1,364 |
| Crandall | 4,763 | $88,997 | $303,000 | $1,333 |
| Post Oak Bend | 651 | $121,094 | $391,700 | — |
| Combine | 2,785 | $94,756 | $323,800 | $1,741 |
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Scurry ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scurry: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scurry, TX?
The median household income in Scurry is $84,732, 8% 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 Scurry?
The median home value in Scurry is $282,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Scurry?
The median gross rent in Scurry is $1,232 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Scurry, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Texas median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Scurry?
The median age in Scurry is 30.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Scurry?
The average commute to work in Scurry is 41 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scurry?
The unemployment rate in Scurry is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scurry?
17.7% of adults in Scurry 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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