At a Glance
Median Income
$50,324
$27,432 per capita
Home Value
$184,600
Zillow: $240,889
Median Rent
$713/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,058/100K
2,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Gonzales Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gonzales's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gonzales a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gonzales residents earn a median household income of $50,324 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,432. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gonzales is $184,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,889. Median rent is $713/month, with 30.4% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Gonzales reports 1,058 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,195/100K. The murder rate is 13.1/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Gonzales hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gonzales has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population7,180
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,181/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,324
Per Capita$27,432
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$3,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,600
Rent$713
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$240,889
Housing Units3,017
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,058/100K
Property2,195/100K
Murder13.1/100K
Assault888/100K
Burglary327/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation324 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gonzales was founded in 1825.
The median home in Gonzales was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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