Living in Van Horn, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Van Horn · Census data 2020–2024
Van Horn has 1,908 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $59,707 (24% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $94,300, the median rent is $1,043/month.
Van Horn at a glance
- Population
- 1,908
- Median age
- 39.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,707State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $94,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,043/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Van Horn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Van Horn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Van Horn the median home value is $94,300, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,043 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,389 a month in housing costs.
Van Horn median household income
The median household income in Van Horn is $59,707 and the income per person is $26,066. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Van Horn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 937
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.51
Van Horn demographics
- Population
- 1,908
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 747
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Van Horn ›
Education in Van Horn
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Van Horn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Van Horn
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.9%
Van Horn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Horn | 1,908 | $59,707 | $94,300 | $1,043 |
| Sierra Blanca | 734 | $55,063 | $60,600 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Van Horn, TX?
The median household income in Van Horn is $59,707, 24% 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 Van Horn?
The median home value in Van Horn is $94,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Van Horn?
The median gross rent in Van Horn is $1,043 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Van Horn, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 21.1%.
What is the median age in Van Horn?
The median age in Van Horn is 39.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Van Horn?
The average commute to work in Van Horn is 16 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Van Horn?
The unemployment rate in Van Horn is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Van Horn?
19.6% of adults in Van Horn 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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