Grapeland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Houston County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,720 Population 667/sq mi density
$36,918 Median Income $24,884 per capita
$154,000 Home Value $242,032 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
134 Violent Crime/100K 402 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,918 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Grapeland, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,918
51% below
$24,884 per capita
Home Value
$154,000
45% below
Zillow: $242,032
Median Rent
$854/mo
27% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
65% below
402/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Grapeland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
55%
Rent
73%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grapeland a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grapeland residents earn a median household income of $36,918 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,884. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grapeland is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,032. Median rent is $854/month, with 28.3% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Grapeland reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 402/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Grapeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grapeland has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,720
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,918
Per Capita$24,884
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,325M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245

Housing

A
Home Value$154,000
Rent$854
Ownership43.7%
Zillow$242,032
Housing Units896
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property402/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,868/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation474 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband52.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Grapeland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.