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Gustine, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Comanche County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
379 Population 412/sq mi density
$50,313 Median Income $34,770 per capita
$87,900 Home Value $271,733 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
502 Violent Crime/100K 4,278 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,900 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
502 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gustine, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,313
33% below
$34,770 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
69% below
Zillow: $271,733
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
502/100K
32% above
4,278/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
303 sunny days/yr

How Gustine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
31%
Rent
68%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
132%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gustine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gustine residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,770. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gustine is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,733. Median rent is $792/month, with 22.5% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Gustine reports 502 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,278/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Gustine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gustine has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population379
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$34,770
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$672M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,900
Rent$792
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$271,733
Housing Units228
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent502/100K
Property4,278/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,700/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain31.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,191 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gustine was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.