Living in Staples, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Staples · Census data 2020–2024
Staples has 288 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $80,833 (3% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $246,700, the median rent is $1,271/month.
Staples is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Staples at a glance
- Population
- 288
- Median age
- 46.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $80,833State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $246,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,271/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Staples a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Texas median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Staples
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Staples the median home value is $246,700, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,271 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,719 a month in housing costs.
Staples median household income
The median household income in Staples is $80,833 and the income per person is $39,838. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Staples: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 116
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.72
Staples demographics
- Population
- 288
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Staples ›
Education in Staples
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Staples have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Staples
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Staples vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples | 288 | $80,833 | $246,700 | $1,271 |
| Martindale | 1,072 | $77,500 | $326,300 | $1,331 |
| Redwood | 3,441 | $88,693 | $109,500 | $1,302 |
| Kingsbury | 248 | $74,125 | $173,600 | $1,347 |
| San Marcos | 70,897 | $51,281 | $310,400 | $1,322 |
| Geronimo | 1,507 | $72,045 | $245,500 | $1,412 |
| Lockhart | 15,326 | $68,400 | $251,600 | $1,152 |
| Luling | 5,531 | $54,818 | $210,300 | $1,021 |
| Uhland | 2,520 | $92,238 | $279,900 | $1,583 |
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What is the median household income in Staples, TX?
The median household income in Staples is $80,833, 3% 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 Staples?
The median home value in Staples is $246,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Staples?
The median gross rent in Staples is $1,271 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Staples, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Texas median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Staples?
The median age in Staples is 46.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Staples?
The average commute to work in Staples is 38 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Staples?
The unemployment rate in Staples is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Staples?
20.6% of adults in Staples 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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