Hartley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hartley County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
514 Population 74/sq mi density
$54,050 Median Income $28,222 per capita
$186,700 Home Value $186,142 Zillow
$1,538 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,050 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$186,700 home value, $1,538/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartley, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,050
28% below
$28,222 per capita
Home Value
$186,700
34% below
Zillow: $186,142
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
32% above
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hartley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
66%
Rent
132%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hartley residents earn a median household income of $54,050 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,222. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 157 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartley is $186,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,142. Median rent is $1,538/month, with 40.8% 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 1982.

Education

28.1% of adults in Hartley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population514
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,050
Per Capita$28,222
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,246M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,700
Rent$1,538
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$186,142
Housing Units297
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,480/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation3,906 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute14 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartley was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.