Living in Winnsboro, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winnsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Winnsboro has 3,485 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $54,828 (30% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $172,000, the median rent is $877/month.
Winnsboro at a glance
- Population
- 3,485
- Median age
- 36.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $54,828State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $172,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $877/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Winnsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Winnsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winnsboro the median home value is $172,000, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,419 a month in housing costs.
Winnsboro median household income
The median household income in Winnsboro is $54,828 and the income per person is $29,961. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Winnsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,349
- Owner-occupied
- 52.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.1%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.67
Winnsboro demographics
- Population
- 3,485
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 1,252
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winnsboro ›
Education in Winnsboro
15% of adults 25 and older in Winnsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winnsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Winnsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | 3,485 | $54,828 | $172,000 | $877 |
| Como | 616 | $57,500 | $169,800 | $955 |
| Quitman | 2,420 | $64,493 | $192,100 | $1,154 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,548 | $72,064 | $178,500 | $929 |
| Yantis | 353 | $54,531 | $131,300 | $818 |
| Holly Lake Ranch | 2,956 | $70,179 | $260,200 | — |
| Winfield | 450 | $76,250 | $115,200 | $825 |
| Pittsburg | 4,432 | $44,308 | $119,200 | $777 |
| Sulphur Springs | 16,401 | $62,397 | $217,800 | $1,106 |
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What is the median household income in Winnsboro, TX?
The median household income in Winnsboro is $54,828, 30% 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 Winnsboro?
The median home value in Winnsboro is $172,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Winnsboro?
The median gross rent in Winnsboro is $877 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Winnsboro, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Winnsboro?
The median age in Winnsboro is 36.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Winnsboro?
The average commute to work in Winnsboro is 24 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winnsboro?
The unemployment rate in Winnsboro is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winnsboro?
15% of adults in Winnsboro 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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