Living in Wolfforth, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wolfforth · Census data 2020–2024
Wolfforth has 6,701 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $106,250 (35% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $260,200, the median rent is $1,674/month.
Wolfforth at a glance
- Population
- 6,701
- Median age
- 31State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $106,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $260,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,674/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Wolfforth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Texas median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wolfforth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wolfforth the median home value is $260,200, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,674 per month, which is 40.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,157 a month in housing costs.
Wolfforth median household income
The median household income in Wolfforth is $106,250 and the income per person is $39,927. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wolfforth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,399
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.02
Wolfforth demographics
- Population
- 6,701
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 34.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 2,203
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wolfforth ›
Education in Wolfforth
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Wolfforth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wolfforth
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Wolfforth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfforth | 6,701 | $106,250 | $260,200 | $1,674 |
| Lubbock | 264,814 | $60,895 | $212,400 | $1,182 |
| Smyer | 291 | $45,625 | $67,900 | $1,292 |
| Ropesville | 594 | $69,844 | $98,300 | $500 |
| Shallowater | 2,955 | $89,107 | $210,000 | $1,202 |
| New Home | 267 | $55,625 | $237,500 | — |
| Meadow | 623 | $49,342 | $80,900 | $721 |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 571 | $101,667 | $239,500 | — |
| New Deal | 668 | $96,500 | — | $718 |
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What is the median household income in Wolfforth, TX?
The median household income in Wolfforth is $106,250, 35% 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 Wolfforth?
The median home value in Wolfforth is $260,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Wolfforth?
The median gross rent in Wolfforth is $1,674 per month, about 40.4% of household income.
Is Wolfforth, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Texas median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Wolfforth?
The median age in Wolfforth is 31 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wolfforth?
The average commute to work in Wolfforth is 17 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wolfforth?
The unemployment rate in Wolfforth is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wolfforth?
36.1% of adults in Wolfforth 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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