At a Glance
Median Income
$40,833
$16,379 per capita
Home Value
$83,400
Zillow: $290,895
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
53.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.0% smoking rate
How Emhouse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emhouse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emhouse a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emhouse residents earn a median household income of $40,833 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,379. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emhouse is $83,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,895. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 18.8% 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 2000.
Education
0.0% of adults in Emhouse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
53.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emhouse 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 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$16,379
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$1,156
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$290,895
Housing Units78
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,374/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation470 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+53.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Emhouse was built in 2000.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.