Living in Turkey, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Turkey · Census data 2020–2024
Turkey has 274 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $49,450 (37% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $99,300, the median rent is $554/month.
Turkey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Turkey at a glance
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 49.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $49,450State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $99,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $554/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Turkey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Turkey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Turkey the median home value is $99,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $554 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Turkey median household income
The median household income in Turkey is $49,450 and the income per person is $40,318. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Turkey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 308
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 55.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.00
55.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Turkey has many vacation and second homes.
Turkey demographics
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Turkey ›
Education in Turkey
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Turkey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Turkey
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Turkey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 274 | $49,450 | $99,300 | $554 |
| Quitaque | 347 | $58,929 | $69,200 | $693 |
| Silverton | 498 | $42,963 | $77,900 | $541 |
| Matador | 745 | $69,500 | $87,600 | $584 |
| Memphis | 2,174 | $47,639 | $77,300 | $491 |
| Roaring Springs | 247 | $39,423 | $52,500 | $862 |
| Childress | 5,834 | $57,644 | $85,900 | $910 |
| Hedley | 318 | $38,750 | $43,000 | $622 |
| Lockney | 1,752 | $54,698 | $82,600 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in Turkey, TX?
The median household income in Turkey is $49,450, 37% 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 Turkey?
The median home value in Turkey is $99,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Turkey?
The median gross rent in Turkey is $554 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Turkey, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Turkey?
The median age in Turkey is 49.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Turkey?
The average commute to work in Turkey is 11 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Turkey?
The unemployment rate in Turkey is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Turkey?
23.4% of adults in Turkey 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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