Clyde, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Callahan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,899 Population 1,189/sq mi density
$63,616 Median Income $26,859 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $230,712 Zillow
$1,018 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
74 Violent Crime/100K 816 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,616 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clyde, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,616
15% below
$26,859 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
47% below
Zillow: $230,712
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
12% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
816/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Clyde Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
53%
Rent
88%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clyde a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clyde residents earn a median household income of $63,616 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,859. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clyde is $150,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,712. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 24.6% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Clyde reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 816/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Clyde hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clyde has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,899
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,616
Per Capita$26,859
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$1,018
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$230,712
Housing Units1,393
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property816/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,448/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation2,011 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Clyde was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.