At a Glance
Median Income
$125,667
$35,062 per capita
Violent Crime
118/100K
2,958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Driftwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Driftwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Driftwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Driftwood residents earn a median household income of $125,667 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,062. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,330 business establishments, including 582 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Driftwood reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,958/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Driftwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Driftwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female26% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,667
Per Capita$35,062
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,303M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$903,512
Housing Units64
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property2,958/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,755/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,060 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Driftwood was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 582 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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