Graham, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Young County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,758 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$58,525 Median Income $34,421 per capita
$173,000 Home Value $217,248 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
181 Violent Crime/100K 633 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,525 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Graham, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,525
22% below
$34,421 per capita
Home Value
$173,000
39% below
Zillow: $217,248
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
52% below
633/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Graham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
61%
Rent
83%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Graham 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

Graham residents earn a median household income of $58,525 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,421. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Graham is $173,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,248. Median rent is $970/month, with 27.7% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Graham reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 633/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Graham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Graham has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,758
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,564/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,525
Per Capita$34,421
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$1,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,000
Rent$970
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$217,248
Housing Units3,835
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent181/100K
Property633/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation1,072 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Graham was founded in 1871.
The median home in Graham was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.