Texas
Dennis is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,290. Residents earn $162,558 per year, which is 116% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dennis receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Dennis stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dennis is $162,558, which is significantly higher than the national average — 116% above $75,149. This places Dennis among higher-income communities. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Dennis is $550,200, making it a premium housing market at 95% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Dennis enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $162,558 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,131 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $991 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,042 |
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,700 |
| County GDP | $3,550M |
| Restaurants | 139 |
| Healthcare | 160 |
| Retail | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,779 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.41% |
| Commute Time | 43.3 min |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
| Census Median | $550,200 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $205 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,779 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.41% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 160 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 762 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 921/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6079°N, 97.9376°W |
| County FIPS | 48221 |
Winner: Republican by 66 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 921/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 160 |
| Restaurants | 139 |
| Retail Stores | 185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 43.3 min |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |