Median Income
$71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value
$170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$675
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.4%
16% higher than US avg
How Argyle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population7,870
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$43,040
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty14.4%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,455
Rent Burden7.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+22.3%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Argyle receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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 $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Argyle is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school.
Argyle has a population of 7,870 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).
Population
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 56.8% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Spanish | 37.6% |
| 180% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.7% |
The median household income in Argyle is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,040 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
The median home value in Argyle is $170,000, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $170,000 |
| 40% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.5% |
| Housing Units | 3,455 |
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 | 589.2 sq mi (1,526.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |