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Amistad, TX

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Amistad is a small town in Texas with a population of 60. Residents earn $44,318 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
60 Population 40/sq mi density
$44,318 Median Income $22,597 per capita
$112,500 Home Value
70°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,318 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,318
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Amistad Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population60
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans47.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,318
Per Capita$22,597
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,484M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units92
Rent Burden24.9%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband28.0%
Libraries1

Is Amistad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amistad receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Amistad offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amistad is $44,318, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amistad is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Amistad enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 324 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Amistad has a population of 60 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

60
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 28.3%
Female 71.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Amistad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only42.3%
46% below US avg
Spanish57.7%
331% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Amistad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amistad is $44,318, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Amistad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,318
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,597
Avg Weekly Wage$916
IRS Avg AGI$54,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)942
County GDP$2,484M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare79
Retail142
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,962
70% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Drive Alone60.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Amistad is $112,500, 60% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,500
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%
Housing Units92
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,962
70% above US avg
Effective Rate5.30%
Amistad has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.4 inches. The area enjoys 324 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.4 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates29.5245°N, 101.1531°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48465
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.6-point margin. 28.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%
D 36.2%

Winner: Republican by 26.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+76.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access28.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities79
Restaurants94
Retail Stores142

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Drive Alone60.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.3%

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