Living in Talty, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talty · Census data 2020–2024

Talty has 2,881 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $154,732 (97% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $483,300.

Talty at a glance

Population
2,881
Median age
43.4State: 35.6
Median household income
$154,732State: $78,476
Median home value
$483,300State: $283,800
Homeowners
97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34%
Average commute
36 min

Is Talty a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 97% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.

Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Talty

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talty the median home value is $483,300, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,894 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Talty$483,300
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Talty median household income

The median household income in Talty is $154,732 and the income per person is $54,241. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Talty$154,732
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Talty: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
862
Owner-occupied
97.8%
Renter-occupied
2.2%
Vacant
0.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2004
Average household size
3.37

Talty demographics

Population
2,881
Median age
43.4
Under 18
21.2%
65 and older
12.1%
Households
855
Foreign-born
4.1%
Veterans
9.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White66.1%
Hispanic or Latino18.7%
Black14.3%
Asian0.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talty ›

Education in Talty

34% of adults 25 and older in Talty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Talty34%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Talty

Unemployment rate
1.3%State: 5.3%
Average commute
36 minState: 27 min
Work from home
13.5%
Drive alone
75%
Public transit
0.2%
Walk to work
0.2%
Homes with broadband
98.5%

Talty vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Talty2,881$154,732$483,300—
Heartland10,607$92,996$322,000$2,333
Crandall4,763$88,997$303,000$1,333
Forney31,532$104,112$346,400$1,828
Post Oak Bend651$121,094$391,700—
Terrell20,366$65,842$218,500$1,232
Travis Ranch9,025$83,801$345,400$2,252
Seagoville19,352$66,743$230,400$1,381
Oak Ridge1,192$97,188$335,500$1,304

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Living in Talty: FAQ

What is the median household income in Talty, TX?

The median household income in Talty is $154,732, 97% 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 Talty?

The median home value in Talty is $483,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

Is Talty, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 97% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.

What is the median age in Talty?

The median age in Talty is 43.4 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Talty?

The average commute to work in Talty is 36 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Talty?

The unemployment rate in Talty is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Talty?

34% of adults in Talty 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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