Living in Tow, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tow · Census data 2020–2024
Tow has 145 residents with a median age of 70.2. The median household income is $54,271 (31% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $300,000.
Tow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tow at a glance
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 70.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $54,271State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $300,000State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
Is Tow a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Texas median; home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Tow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tow the median home value is $300,000, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Tow median household income
The median household income in Tow is $54,271 and the income per person is $39,612. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Tow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 277
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 67.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.63
67.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tow has many vacation and second homes.
Tow demographics
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 70.2
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 68.3%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tow ›
Education in Tow
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Tow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tow
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Tow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tow | 145 | $54,271 | $300,000 | — |
| Buchanan Lake Village | 425 | $48,542 | $184,800 | — |
| Buchanan Dam | 1,513 | $56,429 | $288,900 | $1,030 |
| Kingsland | 7,330 | $57,268 | $230,700 | $892 |
| Llano | 3,494 | $48,309 | $234,100 | $1,078 |
| Burnet | 6,732 | $87,587 | $277,400 | $1,019 |
| Highland Haven | 448 | $91,250 | $492,600 | $2,250 |
| Lampasas | 7,671 | $67,229 | $198,800 | $961 |
| Sunrise Beach Village | 936 | $75,625 | $657,300 | $1,143 |
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What is the median household income in Tow, TX?
The median household income in Tow is $54,271, 31% 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 Tow?
The median home value in Tow is $300,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Tow, TX a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Texas median; home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Tow?
The median age in Tow is 70.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Tow?
The unemployment rate in Tow is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tow?
6.2% of adults in Tow 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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