Living in Woodson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodson · Census data 2020–2024
Woodson has 504 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $68,167 (13% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $842/month.
Woodson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodson at a glance
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 32.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $68,167State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $842/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Woodson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 23%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Woodson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodson the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Woodson median household income
The median household income in Woodson is $68,167 and the income per person is $30,656. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Woodson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 221
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.63
Woodson demographics
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 37.1%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 192
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodson ›
Education in Woodson
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Woodson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Woodson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodson | 504 | $68,167 | $100,000 | $842 |
| Throckmorton | 649 | $45,139 | $70,700 | $1,022 |
| Breckenridge | 5,170 | $48,000 | $75,900 | $839 |
| Newcastle | 716 | $58,333 | $49,400 | $586 |
| Albany | 1,849 | $68,000 | $173,600 | $726 |
| Graham | 8,792 | $63,587 | $183,800 | $967 |
| Olney | 3,015 | $36,250 | $95,100 | $439 |
| Megargel | 256 | $97,566 | — | — |
| Stamford | 2,917 | $46,940 | $64,700 | $896 |
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What is the median household income in Woodson, TX?
The median household income in Woodson is $68,167, 13% 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 Woodson?
The median home value in Woodson is $100,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Woodson?
The median gross rent in Woodson is $842 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Woodson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 23%.
What is the median age in Woodson?
The median age in Woodson is 32.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Woodson?
The average commute to work in Woodson is 13 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodson?
The unemployment rate in Woodson is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodson?
25.9% of adults in Woodson 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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