Living in Waskom, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waskom · Census data 2020–2024
Waskom has 2,084 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $55,781 (29% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $92,000, the median rent is $928/month.
Waskom at a glance
- Population
- 2,084
- Median age
- 36.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $55,781State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $92,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $928/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Waskom a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Waskom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waskom the median home value is $92,000, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $928 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,465 a month in housing costs.
Waskom median household income
The median household income in Waskom is $55,781 and the income per person is $24,782. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Waskom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 838
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.84
Waskom demographics
- Population
- 2,084
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 735
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waskom ›
Education in Waskom
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Waskom have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waskom
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
Waskom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waskom | 2,084 | $55,781 | $92,000 | $928 |
| Greenwood | 3,110 | $64,063 | $241,600 | $485 |
| Scottsville | 297 | $36,818 | $112,500 | $1,200 |
| Blanchard | 3,437 | $75,069 | $208,600 | $842 |
| Lakeview | 781 | $59,333 | $157,100 | $890 |
| Mooringsport | 688 | $21,989 | $76,700 | $675 |
| Shreveport | 180,982 | $48,699 | $178,900 | $987 |
| Marshall | 23,825 | $55,089 | $141,400 | $949 |
| Oil City | 1,184 | $21,325 | $70,000 | $413 |
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What is the median household income in Waskom, TX?
The median household income in Waskom is $55,781, 29% 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 Waskom?
The median home value in Waskom is $92,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Waskom?
The median gross rent in Waskom is $928 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Waskom, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Waskom?
The median age in Waskom is 36.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Waskom?
The average commute to work in Waskom is 27 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waskom?
The unemployment rate in Waskom is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waskom?
10.4% of adults in Waskom 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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