Texas · Metropolitan Area
Heartland is a small city in Texas with a population of 11,019. Residents earn $107,165 per year, which is 43% above the national average.
Based on current data, Heartland receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Heartland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Heartland is $107,165, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Heartland among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Heartland is $305,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,313 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Heartland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 71.5% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.5% |
| 113% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,165 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,734 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,076 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,125 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,668 |
| County GDP | $6,967M |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Healthcare | 205 |
| Retail | 327 |
| Manufacturing | 109 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,453 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.44% |
| Commute Time | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $305,000 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 154 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,313 |
| 99% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,453 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.44% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,809/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 205 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 445 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6722°N, 96.4558°W |
| County FIPS | 48257 |
Winner: Republican by 27.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,309/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 205 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Retail Stores | 327 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |