Living in West, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West · Census data 2020–2024
West has 2,576 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $61,875 (21% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $182,900, the median rent is $1,002/month.
West at a glance
- Population
- 2,576
- Median age
- 39.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,875State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $182,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,002/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West the median home value is $182,900, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,002 per month, which is 46.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,825 a month in housing costs.
West median household income
The median household income in West is $61,875 and the income per person is $29,286. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 951
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.64
West demographics
- Population
- 2,576
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 910
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West ›
Education in West
18.4% of adults 25 and older in West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West | 2,576 | $61,875 | $182,900 | $1,002 |
| Ross | 202 | $61,625 | — | — |
| Abbott | 470 | $103,214 | $173,600 | — |
| Leroy | 458 | $82,708 | $193,800 | $735 |
| Penelope | 235 | $60,000 | — | — |
| Gholson | 1,112 | $77,500 | $148,800 | $862 |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 7,274 | $56,924 | $160,600 | $917 |
| Bynum | 236 | $83,750 | $108,300 | $933 |
| Mount Calm | 439 | $49,934 | $111,700 | $1,143 |
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What is the median household income in West, TX?
The median household income in West is $61,875, 21% 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 West?
The median home value in West is $182,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in West?
The median gross rent in West is $1,002 per month, about 46.4% of household income.
Is West, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in West?
The median age in West is 39.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West?
The average commute to work in West is 23 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West?
The unemployment rate in West is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West?
18.4% of adults in West 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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