Living in Venus, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Venus · Census data 2020–2024
Venus has 6,745 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $106,023 (35% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $270,500, the median rent is $1,888/month.
Venus at a glance
- Population
- 6,745
- Median age
- 30.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $106,023State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $270,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,888/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Venus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Texas median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Venus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Venus the median home value is $270,500, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,888 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,099 a month in housing costs.
Venus median household income
The median household income in Venus is $106,023 and the income per person is $28,360. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Venus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,753
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2014
- Average household size
- 3.38
Venus demographics
- Population
- 6,745
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 3.5%
- Households
- 1,689
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Venus ›
Education in Venus
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Venus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Venus
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Venus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venus | 6,745 | $106,023 | $270,500 | $1,888 |
| The Homesteads | 3,053 | $76,994 | $133,300 | $1,708 |
| Alvarado | 6,307 | $80,523 | $249,000 | $788 |
| Midlothian | 39,356 | $126,641 | $411,800 | $2,013 |
| Maypearl | 907 | $69,550 | $335,300 | $1,570 |
| Grandview | 2,176 | $77,000 | $225,600 | $828 |
| Mansfield | 77,510 | $121,126 | $410,700 | $1,954 |
| Coyote Flats | 365 | $63,125 | $265,600 | $1,450 |
| Keene | 6,691 | $51,695 | $225,300 | $969 |
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Venus ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Venus: FAQ
What is the median household income in Venus, TX?
The median household income in Venus is $106,023, 35% higher 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 Venus?
The median home value in Venus is $270,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Venus?
The median gross rent in Venus is $1,888 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Venus, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Texas median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Venus?
The median age in Venus is 30.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Venus?
The average commute to work in Venus is 33 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Venus?
The unemployment rate in Venus is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Venus?
25.2% of adults in Venus 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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