At a Glance
Median Income
$50,871
$25,645 per capita
Home Value
$79,800
Zillow: $192,532
Median Rent
$561/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
1,943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Leon 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
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 3.5% (3% below 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 $192,532. 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.
Safety & Crime
De Leon reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,943/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,512
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,871
Per Capita$25,645
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,487M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,800
Rent$561
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$192,532
Housing Units989
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property1,943/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary740/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,986/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain31.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.