Living in Timpson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Timpson · Census data 2020–2024
Timpson has 1,063 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $31,250 (60% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $82,000, the median rent is $619/month.
Timpson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Timpson at a glance
- Population
- 1,063
- Median age
- 41.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $31,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $82,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $619/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Timpson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 36.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Timpson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Timpson the median home value is $82,000, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $619 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $890 a month in housing costs.
Timpson median household income
The median household income in Timpson is $31,250 and the income per person is $20,123. 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Timpson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 663
- Owner-occupied
- 40%
- Renter-occupied
- 60%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.21
Timpson demographics
- Population
- 1,063
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 482
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Timpson ›
Education in Timpson
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Timpson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Timpson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Timpson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timpson | 1,063 | $31,250 | $82,000 | $619 |
| Garrison | 1,065 | $48,125 | $91,300 | $853 |
| Gary City | 407 | $66,250 | $168,800 | — |
| Tenaha | 1,239 | $27,813 | $91,500 | $600 |
| Center | 5,271 | $48,293 | $83,300 | $823 |
| Mount Enterprise | 357 | $77,083 | $196,400 | $1,083 |
| Carthage | 6,601 | $51,250 | $164,200 | $797 |
| Appleby | 619 | $83,750 | $209,400 | $956 |
| Joaquin | 869 | $35,625 | $52,000 | $663 |
More for people moving to Timpson
Timpson ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Timpson: FAQ
What is the median household income in Timpson, TX?
The median household income in Timpson is $31,250, 60% 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 Timpson?
The median home value in Timpson is $82,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Timpson?
The median gross rent in Timpson is $619 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Timpson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 36.6%.
What is the median age in Timpson?
The median age in Timpson is 41.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Timpson?
The average commute to work in Timpson is 27 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Timpson?
The unemployment rate in Timpson is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Timpson?
16.2% of adults in Timpson 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.
Last updated: