At a Glance
Median Income
$53,056
$47,198 per capita
Home Value
$165,000
Zillow: $237,385
Median Rent
$864/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
16.8% smoking rate
How East Tawakoni Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Tawakoni's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Tawakoni 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
East Tawakoni residents earn a median household income of $53,056 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,198. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Tawakoni is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,385. Median rent is $864/month, with 24.4% 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 1977.
Education
14.4% of adults in East Tawakoni hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Tawakoni has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population933
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density527/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,056
Per Capita$47,198
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$345M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,000
Rent$864
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$237,385
Housing Units470
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation450 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute43 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
East Tawakoni was founded in 1960.
The median home in East Tawakoni was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.