At a Glance
Median Income
$76,833
$35,537 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
Zillow: $280,219
Median Rent
$910/mo
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
14.5% smoking rate
How Gholson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gholson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gholson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gholson residents earn a median household income of $76,833 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,537. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gholson is $150,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,219. Median rent is $910/month, with 17.2% 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 1991.
Education
8.0% of adults in Gholson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gholson has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population1,131
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,833
Per Capita$35,537
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$910
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$280,219
Housing Units507
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation469 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband64.7%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Gholson was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.