Aurora, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,453 Population 391/sq mi density
$87,708 Median Income $39,727 per capita
$244,100 Home Value $498,846 Zillow
$1,272 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,708 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,100 home value, $1,272/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Aurora, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,708
17% above
$39,727 per capita
Home Value
$244,100
13% below
Zillow: $498,846
Median Rent
$1,272/mo
9% above
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
87%
Rent
109%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aurora residents earn a median household income of $87,708 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,727. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aurora is $244,100 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,846. Median rent is $1,272/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

19.4% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aurora has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,453
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,708
Per Capita$39,727
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$4,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$244,100
Rent$1,272
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$498,846
Housing Units521
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation749 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Aurora was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.