Living in Watauga, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watauga · Census data 2020–2024
Watauga has 23,233 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $91,171 (16% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $250,500, the median rent is $1,982/month.
Watauga at a glance
- Population
- 23,233
- Median age
- 36.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $91,171State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $250,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,982/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Watauga a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Watauga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watauga the median home value is $250,500, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,982 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,830 a month in housing costs.
Watauga median household income
The median household income in Watauga is $91,171 and the income per person is $34,638. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Watauga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,299
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.91
Watauga demographics
- Population
- 23,233
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 7,951
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watauga ›
Education in Watauga
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Watauga have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watauga
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Watauga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga | 23,233 | $91,171 | $250,500 | $1,982 |
| North Richland Hills | 70,780 | $97,305 | $360,700 | $1,704 |
| Haltom City | 45,767 | $59,057 | $218,800 | $1,415 |
| Richland Hills | 8,493 | $66,721 | $248,100 | $1,492 |
| Keller | 45,976 | $174,950 | $594,300 | $2,144 |
| Hurst | 39,861 | $72,210 | $315,200 | $1,358 |
| Blue Mound | 2,366 | $66,375 | $201,900 | $1,666 |
| Colleyville | 26,012 | $218,328 | $784,900 | $3,263 |
| Saginaw | 24,970 | $97,276 | $298,500 | $1,776 |
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What is the median household income in Watauga, TX?
The median household income in Watauga is $91,171, 16% 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 Watauga?
The median home value in Watauga is $250,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Watauga?
The median gross rent in Watauga is $1,982 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Watauga, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Watauga?
The median age in Watauga is 36.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Watauga?
The average commute to work in Watauga is 29 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watauga?
The unemployment rate in Watauga is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watauga?
24.2% of adults in Watauga 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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