Living in South Mountain, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
South Mountain has 328 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $57,500 (27% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $960/month.
South Mountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 328
- Median age
- 44.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $960/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in South Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Mountain the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
South Mountain median household income
The median household income in South Mountain is $57,500 and the income per person is $32,522. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in South Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 154
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.31
South Mountain demographics
- Population
- 328
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 33.2%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Mountain ›
Education in South Mountain
11.4% of adults 25 and older in South Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
South Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain | 328 | $57,500 | $162,500 | $960 |
| Gatesville | 16,228 | $57,217 | $207,300 | $1,007 |
| Flat | 354 | $63,693 | — | — |
| Oglesby | 418 | $47,750 | $110,600 | $911 |
| McGregor | 5,761 | $72,750 | $221,700 | $1,194 |
| Crawford | 1,020 | $88,458 | $238,600 | $970 |
| Valley Mills | 1,136 | $51,607 | $176,200 | $1,172 |
| Moody | 1,390 | $69,750 | $168,800 | $1,214 |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 4,750 | $79,450 | $245,100 | $1,819 |
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What is the median household income in South Mountain, TX?
The median household income in South Mountain is $57,500, 27% 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 South Mountain?
The median home value in South Mountain is $162,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in South Mountain?
The median gross rent in South Mountain is $960 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is South Mountain, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in South Mountain?
The median age in South Mountain is 44.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in South Mountain?
The average commute to work in South Mountain is 26 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Mountain?
The unemployment rate in South Mountain is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Mountain?
11.4% of adults in South Mountain 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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