Celeste, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hunt County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,084 Population 809/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $16,924 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $354,020 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $1,014/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Celeste, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,458
25% below
$16,924 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Zillow: $354,020
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
13% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Celeste Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
57%
Rent
87%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Celeste a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Celeste residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,924. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Celeste is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,020. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 37.5% 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 1974.

Education

10.8% of adults in Celeste hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Celeste has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,084
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density809/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$16,924
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$6,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$1,014
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$354,020
Housing Units348
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,489/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation652 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Celeste was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.