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Josephine, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hunt County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,498 Population 2,249/sq mi density
$99,063 Median Income $37,592 per capita
$267,400 Home Value $286,376 Zillow
$1,367 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 753 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,063 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,400 home value, $1,367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Josephine, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,063
32% above
$37,592 per capita
Home Value
$267,400
5% below
Zillow: $286,376
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
18% above
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
57% below
753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
7% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Josephine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
132%
Home Value
95%
Rent
118%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Josephine a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Josephine residents earn a median household income of $99,063 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,592. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Josephine is $267,400 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,376. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 20.0% 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 2010.

Safety & Crime

Josephine reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 753/100K.

Education

31.3% of adults in Josephine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Josephine has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,498
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density2,249/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,063
Per Capita$37,592
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$6,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,400
Rent$1,367
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$286,376
Housing Units1,181
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

F
Violent162/100K
Property753/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,489/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation601 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute45 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Josephine was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.