At a Glance
Median Income
$51,397
$25,860 per capita
Home Value
$192,800
Zillow: $302,414
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
337/100K
1,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
18.4% smoking rate
How Giddings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Giddings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Giddings a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Giddings residents earn a median household income of $51,397 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,860. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 466 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Giddings is $192,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,414. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 27.4% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Giddings reports 337 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,048/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Giddings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Giddings has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,085
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density963/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,397
Per Capita$25,860
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$1,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,800
Rent$1,139
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$302,414
Housing Units2,219
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent337/100K
Property1,048/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation499 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Giddings was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.