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Avery, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Avery is a small town in Texas with a population of 982. Residents earn $55,278 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
982 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$55,278 Median Income $27,430 per capita
$158,100 Home Value $212,058 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,278 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,278
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,100
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population982
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,034/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,278
Per Capita$27,430
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$5,214M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$212,058
Housing Units416
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Uninsured14.5%
Smoking18.0%
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Libraries4

Is Avery a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avery receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Avery offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avery is $55,278, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avery is $158,100, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Avery enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Avery has a population of 982 with a density of 1,034 people per square mile. The median age is 32.8 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Black.

Population

982
Total Population
1,034
People / sq mi
32.8yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Avery vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.5%
59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avery vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avery is $55,278, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Avery vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,278
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,430
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
IRS Avg AGI$66,962

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,482
County GDP$5,214M

Business (County)

Restaurants208
Healthcare301
Retail384
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,355
110% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone62.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Avery is $158,100, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $212,058.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,100
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$212,058

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.4%
Housing Units416
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,355
110% above US avg
Effective Rate4.65%
In Avery, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.5% of residents lack health insurance. 18.0% are current smokers. 27.2% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Avery vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma10.9%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.0%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.9%
Short Sleep39.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.1%
Uninsured14.5%
69% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.8%
Dental Visits51.5%
Premature Death12,278/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access51.4%
Healthcare Facilities301
Avery has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.5 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.5 inches
43% above US avg
Snowfall2.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Coordinates33.5512°N, 94.7801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48037
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.7-point margin. 88.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 25.3%

Winner: Republican by 48.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+84.4%
Graduate Degree+12.4%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.6%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities301
Restaurants208
Retail Stores384

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone62.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

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