At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$33,696 per capita
Home Value
$170,700
Zillow: $253,288
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
1,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
15.2% smoking rate
How Early Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Early's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Early a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Early residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,696. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Early is $170,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,288. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 22.1% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Early reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,260/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Early hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Early has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,159
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density847/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$33,696
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$1,137
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$253,288
Housing Units1,292
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent430/100K
Property1,260/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
Elevation1,411 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Early was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.