At a Glance
Median Income
$49,688
$22,886 per capita
Home Value
$109,000
Zillow: $221,611
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.8% smoking rate
How Grape Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grape Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grape Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grape Creek residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,886. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,105 business establishments, including 318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grape Creek is $109,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,611. Median rent is $1,096/month, with 34.6% 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 1986.
Education
14.7% of adults in Grape Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grape Creek has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,214
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$22,886
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$8,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,000
Rent$1,096
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$221,611
Housing Units1,567
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation1,990 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Grape Creek was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.