Living in Talco, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talco · Census data 2020–2024
Talco has 394 residents with a median age of 24.3. The median household income is $19,213 (76% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $111,800, the median rent is $738/month.
Talco is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talco at a glance
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 24.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $19,213State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $111,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $738/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Talco a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 76% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 46.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Talco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talco the median home value is $111,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,230 a month in housing costs.
Talco median household income
The median household income in Talco is $19,213 and the income per person is $14,109. 46.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Talco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 209
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 29.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.68
Talco demographics
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 24.3
- Under 18
- 43.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 147
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talco ›
Education in Talco
7.2% of adults 25 and older in Talco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talco
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.1%
Talco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talco | 394 | $19,213 | $111,800 | $738 |
| Bogata | 804 | $39,861 | $94,300 | $856 |
| Winfield | 450 | $76,250 | $115,200 | $825 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,548 | $72,064 | $178,500 | $929 |
| Mount Pleasant | 16,136 | $50,515 | $170,700 | $910 |
| Deport | 756 | $44,875 | $91,400 | $629 |
| Clarksville | 2,853 | $33,014 | $53,700 | $1,087 |
| Annona | 313 | $55,500 | $67,300 | $830 |
| Detroit | 573 | $47,500 | $94,500 | $540 |
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What is the median household income in Talco, TX?
The median household income in Talco is $19,213, 76% 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 Talco?
The median home value in Talco is $111,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Talco?
The median gross rent in Talco is $738 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Talco, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 76% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 46.4%.
What is the median age in Talco?
The median age in Talco is 24.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Talco?
The average commute to work in Talco is 25 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talco?
The unemployment rate in Talco is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talco?
7.2% of adults in Talco 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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