At a Glance
Median Income
$125,667
$35,062 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
8.5% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female26% / 75%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
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$919,806
Housing Units64
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,755/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain35.7 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
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.