Living in Seth Ward, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seth Ward · Census data 2020–2024
Seth Ward has 2,205 residents with a median age of 26.1. The median household income is $53,990 (31% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $62,400, the median rent is $863/month.
Seth Ward at a glance
- Population
- 2,205
- Median age
- 26.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,990State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $62,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Seth Ward a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Seth Ward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seth Ward the median home value is $62,400, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Seth Ward median household income
The median household income in Seth Ward is $53,990 and the income per person is $16,269. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Seth Ward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 763
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 27%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.96
Seth Ward demographics
- Population
- 2,205
- Median age
- 26.1
- Under 18
- 37.7%
- 65 and older
- 5.2%
- Households
- 557
- Foreign-born
- 14.7%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seth Ward ›
Education in Seth Ward
2.8% of adults 25 and older in Seth Ward have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seth Ward
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Seth Ward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Ward | 2,205 | $53,990 | $62,400 | $863 |
| Plainview | 19,711 | $44,768 | $113,000 | $851 |
| Kress | 642 | $30,357 | $87,600 | $770 |
| Edmonson | 120 | $65,000 | — | — |
| Hale Center | 2,037 | $57,083 | $76,200 | $594 |
| Lockney | 1,752 | $54,698 | $82,600 | $718 |
| Tulia | 4,422 | $32,288 | $81,100 | $771 |
| Petersburg | 699 | $51,250 | $72,700 | $642 |
| Olton | 1,552 | $46,029 | $50,800 | $1,045 |
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What is the median household income in Seth Ward, TX?
The median household income in Seth Ward is $53,990, 31% lower 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 Seth Ward?
The median home value in Seth Ward is $62,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Seth Ward?
The median gross rent in Seth Ward is $863 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Seth Ward, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
What is the median age in Seth Ward?
The median age in Seth Ward is 26.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Seth Ward?
The average commute to work in Seth Ward is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seth Ward?
The unemployment rate in Seth Ward is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seth Ward?
2.8% of adults in Seth Ward 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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