Living in Wells Branch, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wells Branch · Census data 2020–2024
Wells Branch has 13,523 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $66,656 (15% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $401,100, the median rent is $1,544/month.
Wells Branch at a glance
- Population
- 13,523
- Median age
- 33.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $66,656State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $401,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,544/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wells Branch a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Texas median; home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wells Branch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wells Branch the median home value is $401,100, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,544 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,182 a month in housing costs.
Wells Branch median household income
The median household income in Wells Branch is $66,656 and the income per person is $46,773. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wells Branch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,650
- Owner-occupied
- 31.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 68.7%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.91
Wells Branch demographics
- Population
- 13,523
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 7,070
- Foreign-born
- 21%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wells Branch ›
Education in Wells Branch
49.4% of adults 25 and older in Wells Branch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wells Branch
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Wells Branch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Branch | 13,523 | $66,656 | $401,100 | $1,544 |
| Pflugerville | 65,971 | $117,799 | $402,400 | $1,932 |
| Round Rock | 127,786 | $99,287 | $418,600 | $1,763 |
| Brushy Creek | 19,576 | $138,589 | $499,300 | $2,127 |
| Cedar Park | 78,301 | $129,545 | $513,600 | $1,846 |
| Manor | 18,603 | $84,529 | $347,900 | $1,594 |
| Hutto | 35,483 | $118,834 | $365,700 | $2,255 |
| Austin | 979,539 | $93,658 | $555,300 | $1,729 |
| West Lake Hills | 3,285 | $198,125 | $1,664,500 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Wells Branch, TX?
The median household income in Wells Branch is $66,656, 15% 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 Wells Branch?
The median home value in Wells Branch is $401,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Wells Branch?
The median gross rent in Wells Branch is $1,544 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Wells Branch, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Texas median; home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wells Branch?
The median age in Wells Branch is 33.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wells Branch?
The average commute to work in Wells Branch is 22 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wells Branch?
The unemployment rate in Wells Branch is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wells Branch?
49.4% of adults in Wells Branch 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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