Ganado, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wharton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,045 Population 1,748/sq mi density
$45,513 Median Income $26,204 per capita
$178,500 Home Value $257,855 Zillow
$934 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,513 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$178,500 home value, $934/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ganado, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,513
39% below
$26,204 per capita
Home Value
$178,500
37% below
Zillow: $257,855
Median Rent
$934/mo
20% below
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Ganado Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
63%
Rent
80%
Poverty
134%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ganado a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Ganado residents earn a median household income of $45,513 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,204. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,154 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ganado is $178,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,855. Median rent is $934/month, with 36.0% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Ganado reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 397/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Ganado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ganado has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,045
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,748/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,513
Per Capita$26,204
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$2,722M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A
Home Value$178,500
Rent$934
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$257,855
Housing Units919
Rent Burden36.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property397/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,245/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation62 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute38 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ganado was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.