Living in Van Vleck, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Van Vleck · Census data 2020–2024
Van Vleck has 1,763 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $58,504 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $208,300, the median rent is $1,005/month.
Van Vleck at a glance
- Population
- 1,763
- Median age
- 47.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $58,504State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $208,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,005/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Van Vleck a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Van Vleck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Van Vleck the median home value is $208,300, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,389 a month in housing costs.
Van Vleck median household income
The median household income in Van Vleck is $58,504 and the income per person is $32,472. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Van Vleck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 973
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 21.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.32
Van Vleck demographics
- Population
- 1,763
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 761
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Van Vleck ›
Education in Van Vleck
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Van Vleck have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Van Vleck
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Van Vleck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Vleck | 1,763 | $58,504 | $208,300 | $1,005 |
| Bay City | 17,730 | $53,840 | $160,800 | $1,025 |
| Sweeny | 3,591 | $73,457 | $199,100 | $1,203 |
| Markham | 873 | $68,536 | $137,600 | — |
| Wadsworth | 366 | $31,847 | — | — |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,502 | $67,250 | $184,400 | — |
| Boling | 374 | $84,545 | $169,900 | $820 |
| West Columbia | 3,621 | $43,490 | $140,800 | $964 |
| Brazoria | 2,880 | $79,635 | $162,400 | $1,049 |
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What is the median household income in Van Vleck, TX?
The median household income in Van Vleck is $58,504, 25% 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 Vleck?
The median home value in Van Vleck is $208,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Van Vleck?
The median gross rent in Van Vleck is $1,005 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Van Vleck, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Van Vleck?
The median age in Van Vleck is 47.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Van Vleck?
The average commute to work in Van Vleck is 29 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Van Vleck?
The unemployment rate in Van Vleck is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Van Vleck?
15.7% of adults in Van Vleck 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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