Median Income
$90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
29% lower than US avg
How Horton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,182
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$49,240
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.8%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,290
Rent Burden12.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+33.8%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Horton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Horton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Horton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Horton is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Horton is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.8% have completed high school.
Horton has a population of 3,182 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
The median household income in Horton is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,240 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
The median home value in Horton is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,290 |
Property Tax