At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$38,239 per capita
Home Value
$83,100
Zillow: $159,137
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
14.5% smoking rate
How Collyer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Collyer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Collyer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Collyer residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,239. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Collyer is $83,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,137. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
8.2% of adults in Collyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collyer has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$38,239
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$224M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,100
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$159,137
Housing Units76
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation2,582 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute14 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Collyer was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.