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Giddings, TX
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Giddings, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Giddings a Good Place to Live?
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 4.4% (22% 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 $290,805. 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 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,010/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.