At a Glance
Median Income
$58,269
$26,676 per capita
Home Value
$195,900
Zillow: $286,282
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
1,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Kaufman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kaufman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kaufman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kaufman residents earn a median household income of $58,269 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,676. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kaufman is $195,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,282. Median rent is $1,319/month, with 26.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Kaufman reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,966/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Kaufman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kaufman has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population8,010
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density822/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,269
Per Capita$26,676
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$6,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,900
Rent$1,319
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$286,282
Housing Units2,537
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property1,966/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault145/100K
Burglary251/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation443 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kaufman was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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