Living in Wolfe City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wolfe City · Census data 2020–2024
Wolfe City has 1,148 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $52,031 (34% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $150,200, the median rent is $798/month.
Wolfe City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wolfe City at a glance
- Population
- 1,148
- Median age
- 33.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $52,031State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $150,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $798/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Wolfe City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Wolfe City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wolfe City the median home value is $150,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,267 a month in housing costs.
Wolfe City median household income
The median household income in Wolfe City is $52,031 and the income per person is $22,761. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wolfe City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 492
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.74
Wolfe City demographics
- Population
- 1,148
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 33%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 419
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wolfe City ›
Education in Wolfe City
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Wolfe City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wolfe City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.7%
Wolfe City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe City | 1,148 | $52,031 | $150,200 | $798 |
| Bailey | 198 | $52,917 | $118,400 | $1,300 |
| Ladonia | 537 | $49,714 | $78,300 | $442 |
| Celeste | 1,019 | $54,375 | $184,700 | $959 |
| Leonard | 2,505 | $54,717 | $161,100 | $1,227 |
| Commerce | 9,383 | $44,386 | $161,600 | $909 |
| Pecan Gap | 258 | $126,500 | $252,700 | — |
| Dodd City | 503 | $113,906 | $129,200 | $1,514 |
| Trenton | 653 | $53,929 | $164,000 | $1,286 |
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What is the median household income in Wolfe City, TX?
The median household income in Wolfe City is $52,031, 34% 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 Wolfe City?
The median home value in Wolfe City is $150,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Wolfe City?
The median gross rent in Wolfe City is $798 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Wolfe City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Wolfe City?
The median age in Wolfe City is 33.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wolfe City?
The average commute to work in Wolfe City is 37 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wolfe City?
The unemployment rate in Wolfe City is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wolfe City?
13.4% of adults in Wolfe City 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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