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Cottonwood Shores, TX
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Cottonwood Shores, TX
At a Glance
How Cottonwood Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cottonwood Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cottonwood Shores a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cottonwood Shores residents earn a median household income of $64,716 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,822. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,697 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottonwood Shores is $236,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,551. Median rent is $996/month, with 23.0% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Cottonwood Shores reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,977/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Cottonwood Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottonwood Shores has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.