Median Income
$69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$532
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.8%
27% higher than US avg
How Argyle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population994
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$43,800
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty15.8%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$532
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units400
Rent Burden8.2%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+1.4%
Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Argyle receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Argyle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Argyle is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Argyle is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Argyle has a population of 994 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.5% |
The median household income in Argyle is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,500 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
| 27% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 52.5% |
The median home value in Argyle is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $140,000 |
| 50% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $532 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.0% |
| Housing Units | 400 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Argyle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 296.8 sq mi (768.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |