Living in Terrell Hills, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Terrell Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Terrell Hills has 5,070 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $186,400 (138% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $838,400, the median rent is $1,078/month.
Terrell Hills at a glance
- Population
- 5,070
- Median age
- 42.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $186,400State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $838,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,078/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Terrell Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 138% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 195% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Terrell Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Terrell Hills the median home value is $838,400, 152% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Terrell Hills median household income
The median household income in Terrell Hills is $186,400 and the income per person is $107,340. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Terrell Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,962
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.75
Terrell Hills demographics
- Population
- 5,070
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 1,846
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Terrell Hills ›
Education in Terrell Hills
77.4% of adults 25 and older in Terrell Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 37% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Terrell Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Terrell Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell Hills | 5,070 | $186,400 | $838,400 | $1,078 |
| Alamo Heights | 7,492 | $183,088 | $779,400 | $1,727 |
| Olmos Park | 2,115 | $176,500 | $896,300 | $1,171 |
| Kirby | 8,117 | $55,532 | $165,500 | $1,182 |
| Windcrest | 5,820 | $89,844 | $302,000 | $1,372 |
| San Antonio | 1,479,835 | $65,056 | $235,700 | $1,324 |
| Castle Hills | 3,943 | $95,391 | $419,400 | $1,650 |
| Balcones Heights | 2,715 | $29,375 | $199,500 | $952 |
| Hill Country Village | 815 | $250,001 | $1,203,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Terrell Hills, TX?
The median household income in Terrell Hills is $186,400, 138% 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 Terrell Hills?
The median home value in Terrell Hills is $838,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Terrell Hills?
The median gross rent in Terrell Hills is $1,078 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Terrell Hills, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 138% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 195% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Terrell Hills?
The median age in Terrell Hills is 42.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Terrell Hills?
The average commute to work in Terrell Hills is 22 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Terrell Hills?
The unemployment rate in Terrell Hills is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Terrell Hills?
77.4% of adults in Terrell Hills 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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