Living in Selma, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Selma · Census data 2020–2024
Selma has 11,503 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $97,066 (24% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $313,900, the median rent is $1,774/month.
Selma at a glance
- Population
- 11,503
- Median age
- 34.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $97,066State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $313,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,774/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Selma a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Selma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Selma the median home value is $313,900, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,774 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,007 a month in housing costs.
Selma median household income
The median household income in Selma is $97,066 and the income per person is $44,339. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Selma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,387
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.71
Selma demographics
- Population
- 11,503
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 4,221
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Selma ›
Education in Selma
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Selma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Selma
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Selma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | 11,503 | $97,066 | $313,900 | $1,774 |
| Universal City | 20,189 | $74,811 | $269,600 | $1,315 |
| Live Oak | 15,984 | $79,696 | $246,300 | $1,634 |
| Garden Ridge | 4,332 | $177,353 | $688,200 | — |
| Schertz | 44,050 | $99,948 | $317,100 | $1,659 |
| Randolph AFB | 1,240 | $113,250 | — | $2,247 |
| Converse | 29,607 | $94,222 | $248,400 | $1,693 |
| Cibolo | 35,109 | $122,365 | $351,900 | $2,112 |
| Windcrest | 5,820 | $89,844 | $302,000 | $1,372 |
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What is the median household income in Selma, TX?
The median household income in Selma is $97,066, 24% 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 Selma?
The median home value in Selma is $313,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Selma?
The median gross rent in Selma is $1,774 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Selma, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Selma?
The median age in Selma is 34.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Selma?
The average commute to work in Selma is 30 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Selma?
The unemployment rate in Selma is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Selma?
36.6% of adults in Selma 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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