Eastland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,631 Population 829/sq mi density
$51,334 Median Income $31,162 per capita
$175,800 Home Value $188,233 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
356 Violent Crime/100K 1,395 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,334 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$175,800 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Eastland, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,334
32% below
$31,162 per capita
Home Value
$175,800
38% below
Zillow: $188,233
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
1,395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Eastland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eastland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
62%
Rent
69%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eastland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eastland residents earn a median household income of $51,334 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,162. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 530 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eastland is $175,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,233. Median rent is $805/month, with 26.3% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Eastland reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,395/100K.

Education

27.9% of adults in Eastland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eastland 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 29.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,631
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,334
Per Capita$31,162
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$906M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,800
Rent$805
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$188,233
Housing Units1,949
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property1,395/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,165/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
Elevation1,435 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Eastland was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.