Living in Willow Park, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow Park · Census data 2020–2024

Willow Park has 5,874 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $132,045 (68% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $374,200, the median rent is $2,415/month.

Willow Park at a glance

Population
5,874
Median age
45.8State: 35.6
Median household income
$132,045State: $78,476
Median home value
$374,200State: $283,800
Median rent
$2,415/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
83.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
Average commute
30 min

Is Willow Park a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 68% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.

Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Cost of living in Willow Park

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow Park the median home value is $374,200, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,415 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,452 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Willow Park$374,200
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Willow Park$2,415
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Willow Park median household income

The median household income in Willow Park is $132,045 and the income per person is $52,793. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Willow Park$132,045
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Willow Park: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
2,138
Owner-occupied
83.4%
Renter-occupied
16.6%
Vacant
6.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2003
Average household size
2.91

Willow Park demographics

Population
5,874
Median age
45.8
Under 18
25.5%
65 and older
14.2%
Households
2,006
Foreign-born
3.4%
Veterans
10.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow Park ›

Education in Willow Park

51.6% of adults 25 and older in Willow Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Willow Park51.6%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Willow Park

Unemployment rate
2.3%State: 5.3%
Average commute
30 minState: 27 min
Work from home
16.2%
Drive alone
77.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.9%
Homes with broadband
100%

Willow Park vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Willow Park5,874$132,045$374,200$2,415
Annetta North389$167,083$636,700$1,425
Hudson Oaks2,586$124,545$456,300$1,568
Annetta3,264$177,500$482,700—
Aledo5,825$163,231$465,100$2,550
Annetta South763$162,500$468,900—
Weatherford35,788$81,516$312,100$1,527
Lakeside1,401$112,321$346,400$1,708
White Settlement18,150$56,784$187,100$1,253

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Living in Willow Park: FAQ

What is the median household income in Willow Park, TX?

The median household income in Willow Park is $132,045, 68% 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 Willow Park?

The median home value in Willow Park is $374,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Willow Park?

The median gross rent in Willow Park is $2,415 per month, about 25% of household income.

Is Willow Park, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 68% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Willow Park?

The median age in Willow Park is 45.8 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Willow Park?

The average commute to work in Willow Park is 30 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Willow Park?

The unemployment rate in Willow Park is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Willow Park?

51.6% of adults in Willow Park 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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