At a Glance
Median Income
$61,731
$28,838 per capita
Home Value
$148,100
Zillow: $273,923
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
252/100K
126/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.9% smoking rate
How Ector Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ector's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ector a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ector residents earn a median household income of $61,731 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,838. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 635 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ector is $148,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,923. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 28.1% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Ector reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 126/100K.
Education
10.2% of adults in Ector hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ector has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population826
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,731
Per Capita$28,838
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,100
Rent$1,094
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$273,923
Housing Units343
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent252/100K
Property126/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,352/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation650 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ector was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.