De Leon, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Erath County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,512 Population 1,121/sq mi density
$50,871 Median Income $25,645 per capita
$79,800 Home Value $206,321 Zillow
$561 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,871 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,800 home value, $561/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

De Leon, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,871
32% below
$25,645 per capita
Home Value
$79,800
72% below
Zillow: $206,321
Median Rent
$561/mo
52% below
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How De Leon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
28%
Rent
48%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is De Leon 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

De Leon residents earn a median household income of $50,871 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,645. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,279 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in De Leon is $79,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,321. Median rent is $561/month, with 29.0% 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 1964.

Education

15.8% of adults in De Leon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

De Leon has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,512
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,871
Per Capita$25,645
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,800
Rent$561
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$206,321
Housing Units989
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation1,270 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in De Leon was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.