Living in Vanderbilt, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vanderbilt · Census data 2020–2024
Vanderbilt has 440 residents with a median age of 14.8. The median home value is $107,600.
Vanderbilt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vanderbilt at a glance
- Population
- 440
- Median age
- 14.8State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $107,600State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Vanderbilt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Vanderbilt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vanderbilt the median home value is $107,600, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Vanderbilt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 4.68
Vanderbilt demographics
- Population
- 440
- Median age
- 14.8
- Under 18
- 53%
- 65 and older
- 3.2%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vanderbilt ›
Education in Vanderbilt
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Vanderbilt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vanderbilt
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Vanderbilt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | 440 | — | $107,600 | — |
| Edna | 6,027 | $59,600 | $117,800 | $1,055 |
| Point Comfort | 304 | $142,500 | $251,600 | $1,175 |
| Inez | 2,031 | $82,838 | $236,500 | $847 |
| Port Lavaca | 11,358 | $70,123 | $128,200 | $849 |
| Ganado | 1,534 | $57,315 | $180,700 | $1,070 |
| Bloomington | 1,895 | $52,666 | $128,100 | $745 |
| Victoria | 65,625 | $67,226 | $207,100 | $1,172 |
| Louise | 890 | $63,750 | $122,700 | $1,533 |
More for people moving to Vanderbilt
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What is the average home price in Vanderbilt?
The median home value in Vanderbilt is $107,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Vanderbilt, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Vanderbilt?
The median age in Vanderbilt is 14.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Vanderbilt?
The average commute to work in Vanderbilt is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vanderbilt?
The unemployment rate in Vanderbilt is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vanderbilt?
39.7% of adults in Vanderbilt 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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