Living in Wortham, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wortham · Census data 2020–2024
Wortham has 1,160 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $46,316 (41% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $129,000, the median rent is $850/month.
Wortham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wortham at a glance
- Population
- 1,160
- Median age
- 40.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $46,316State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $129,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wortham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wortham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wortham the median home value is $129,000, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,111 a month in housing costs.
Wortham median household income
The median household income in Wortham is $46,316 and the income per person is $22,594. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wortham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 555
- Owner-occupied
- 46.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.1%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.49
Wortham demographics
- Population
- 1,160
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 458
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wortham ›
Education in Wortham
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Wortham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wortham
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.1%
Wortham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wortham | 1,160 | $46,316 | $129,000 | $850 |
| Tehuacana | 341 | $75,469 | $169,100 | $894 |
| Mexia | 6,859 | $42,222 | $109,900 | $887 |
| Richland | 353 | $56,667 | $68,900 | — |
| Streetman | 220 | $54,125 | $96,900 | $644 |
| Coolidge | 754 | $41,429 | $57,400 | $869 |
| Angus | 475 | $76,250 | $187,500 | $1,375 |
| Navarro | 288 | $62,292 | $134,700 | $1,089 |
| Teague | 3,476 | $61,433 | $119,900 | $637 |
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What is the median household income in Wortham, TX?
The median household income in Wortham is $46,316, 41% 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 Wortham?
The median home value in Wortham is $129,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Wortham?
The median gross rent in Wortham is $850 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Wortham, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Wortham?
The median age in Wortham is 40.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wortham?
The average commute to work in Wortham is 24 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wortham?
The unemployment rate in Wortham is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wortham?
6.2% of adults in Wortham 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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