Fort Davis, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jeff Davis County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
986 Population 91/sq mi density
$245,900 Home Value $228,834 Zillow
$1,358 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Davis, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$245,900
13% below
Zillow: $228,834
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
17% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
39.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Fort Davis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
87%
Rent
117%
Poverty
319%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Davis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Davis is $245,900 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,834. Median rent is $1,358/month, with 51.0% 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 1993.

Education

25.8% of adults in Fort Davis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Davis has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population986
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,401
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty39.6%
County GDP$105M
Avg Weekly Wage$822

Housing

Home Value$245,900
Rent$1,358
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$228,834
Housing Units724
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,208/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
Elevation4,960 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute7 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Davis was built in 1993.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (137 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.537 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
19.5% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.