Living in Weatherford, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weatherford · Census data 2020–2024
Weatherford has 35,788 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $81,516 (4% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $312,100, the median rent is $1,527/month.
Weatherford at a glance
- Population
- 35,788
- Median age
- 38State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $81,516State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $312,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,527/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Weatherford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Weatherford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weatherford the median home value is $312,100, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,527 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,154 a month in housing costs.
Weatherford median household income
The median household income in Weatherford is $81,516 and the income per person is $42,661. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Weatherford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,690
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.48
Weatherford demographics
- Population
- 35,788
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 13,848
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weatherford ›
Education in Weatherford
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Weatherford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weatherford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Weatherford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford | 35,788 | $81,516 | $312,100 | $1,527 |
| Hudson Oaks | 2,586 | $124,545 | $456,300 | $1,568 |
| Willow Park | 5,874 | $132,045 | $374,200 | $2,415 |
| Annetta | 3,264 | $177,500 | $482,700 | — |
| Annetta North | 389 | $167,083 | $636,700 | $1,425 |
| Annetta South | 763 | $162,500 | $468,900 | — |
| Western Lake | 1,165 | $34,388 | — | — |
| Aledo | 5,825 | $163,231 | $465,100 | $2,550 |
| Carter | 1,738 | $103,264 | $316,400 | — |
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Weatherford ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Weatherford: FAQ
What is the median household income in Weatherford, TX?
The median household income in Weatherford is $81,516, 4% 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 Weatherford?
The median home value in Weatherford is $312,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Weatherford?
The median gross rent in Weatherford is $1,527 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Weatherford, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Weatherford?
The median age in Weatherford is 38 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Weatherford?
The average commute to work in Weatherford is 25 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weatherford?
The unemployment rate in Weatherford is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weatherford?
30.5% of adults in Weatherford 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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