At a Glance
Median Income
$71,743
$36,816 per capita
Home Value
$287,600
Zillow: $331,356
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
3,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Hurst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hurst a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hurst residents earn a median household income of $71,743 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,816. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hurst is $287,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,356. Median rent is $1,319/month, with 31.7% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Hurst reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,577/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in Hurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hurst has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population39,912
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density4,007/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,743
Per Capita$36,816
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$287,600
Rent$1,319
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$331,356
Housing Units16,670
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property3,577/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary237/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation584 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries47
Did You Know?
The median home in Hurst was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.
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