Living in Skidmore, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skidmore · Census data 2020–2024
Skidmore has 1,183 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $36,744 (53% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $82,500, the median rent is $1,112/month.
Skidmore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Skidmore at a glance
- Population
- 1,183
- Median age
- 35.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $36,744State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $82,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,112/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Skidmore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Skidmore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skidmore the median home value is $82,500, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,648 a month in housing costs.
Skidmore median household income
The median household income in Skidmore is $36,744 and the income per person is $20,938. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Skidmore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 567
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 25.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.80
Skidmore demographics
- Population
- 1,183
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 420
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skidmore ›
Education in Skidmore
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Skidmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skidmore
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.7%
Skidmore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore | 1,183 | $36,744 | $82,500 | $1,112 |
| Beeville | 13,412 | $50,784 | $94,700 | $1,061 |
| Blue Berry Hill | 852 | $45,291 | $23,000 | — |
| Mathis | 4,308 | $35,271 | $81,500 | $830 |
| Lakeside | 339 | $54,583 | $147,600 | $1,568 |
| Lake City | 508 | $51,000 | $101,800 | $981 |
| Sinton | 5,584 | $51,701 | $142,000 | $938 |
| Morgan Farm | 358 | $58,088 | $275,000 | — |
| San Patricio | 403 | $61,250 | $134,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Skidmore, TX?
The median household income in Skidmore is $36,744, 53% 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 Skidmore?
The median home value in Skidmore is $82,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Skidmore?
The median gross rent in Skidmore is $1,112 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Skidmore, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Skidmore?
The median age in Skidmore is 35.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Skidmore?
The average commute to work in Skidmore is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Skidmore?
The unemployment rate in Skidmore is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skidmore?
9.4% of adults in Skidmore 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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