Mountain City, TX — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $149,432

99% higher than US avg

Home Value $455,300

62% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 37.5%

11% higher than US avg

Median Rent $2,625

126% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.3%

2% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.8%

50% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.7%

94% lower than US avg

How Mountain City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population855

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density1,613/mi²

Male / Female55% / 45%

Largest GroupWhite 77%

Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+

Median Income$149,432

Per Capita$52,629

Unemployment1.8%

Poverty0.7%

County GDP$202,653M

Commute35 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$455,300

Rent$2,625

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$466,071

Housing Units245

Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity31.3%

Uninsured12.7%

Smoking9.2%

Depression21.2%

Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain35.7 in/yr

Sunny Days303/yr

Elevation847 ft (258 m)

Education

Bachelor's+37.5%

High School+98.5%

Graduate+14.4%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%

Commute35 min

Broadband100.0%

Libraries33

Is Mountain City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mountain City receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, a high uninsured rate. Mountain City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mountain City is $149,432, which is significantly higher than the national average — 99% above $75,149. This places Mountain City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mountain City is $455,300, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,625 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Mountain City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Mountain City has a population of 855 with a density of 1,613 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.3% female and 54.7% male. The city is predominantly White (77.2%), with 1.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91% of residents, while 9% speak Spanish. 9.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 12.3% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

855

Total Population

1,613

People / sq mi

37.5yrs

Median Age

4% below US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%

Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mountain City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	91.0%
	16% above US avg
Spanish	9.0%
	33% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mountain City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mountain City is $149,432, which is 99% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,629 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,851, 29% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 16.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Mountain City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$149,432
	99% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$52,629
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,851
IRS Avg AGI	$156,373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.7%
	94% below US avg
Establishments (County)	51,913
County GDP	$202,653M

Business (County)

Restaurants	3,614
Healthcare	4,367
Retail	3,884
Manufacturing	906

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$14,459
	313% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	34.8 min
Drive Alone	75.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Mountain City is $455,300, 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $466,071. Monthly rent averages $2,625 (126% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 245 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1988. The average annual property tax is $14,459 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 21.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$455,300
	62% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$466,071

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,625
	126% above US avg
Rent Burden	21.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	98.5%
Housing Units	245
Median Year Built	1988

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$14,459
	313% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.18%

In Mountain City, 31.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.2% of residents, below the national average. 27.1% have high blood pressure. 9.2% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 20.8% report binge drinking. 18.5% are physically inactive, below the national average. 21.2% report depression. 15.3% experience frequent mental distress. 12.7% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,194. The dentist ratio is 1:1,313. 92.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Mountain City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.3%
	2% below US avg
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart Disease	4.2%
High Blood Pressure	27.1%
Asthma	8.9%
COPD	3.9%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.2%
	34% below US avg
Binge Drinking	20.8%
Physical Inactivity	18.5%
Depression	21.2%
Mental Distress	15.3%
Physical Distress	10.1%
Short Sleep	33.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.2%
Uninsured	12.7%
	48% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,194
Dentists	1:1,313
Mental Health	1:248
Checkup Rate	71.8%
Dental Visits	64.4%
Premature Death	5,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	92.4%
Healthcare Facilities	4,367

Mountain City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 847 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	67.4°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	35.7 inches
	6% below US avg
Snowfall	0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	847 ft (258 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	1,613/sq mi
Coordinates	30.0392°N, 97.8915°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Travis County County
County FIPS	48453

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	53°F (11°C)	2.2 in
March	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in
April	67°F (19°C)	2.8 in
May	74°F (23°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	4.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.3 in
September	78°F (25°C)	3.6 in
October	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
November	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
December	51°F (10°C)	2.1 in

Mountain City has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F — from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.0").

Mountain City is located in Travis County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 68.8% of the vote, a 39.3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). There are 33 public libraries serving the community. 4,367 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29.4%

D 68.8%

Winner: Democrat by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	37.5%
	11% above US avg
High School+	98.5%
Graduate Degree+	14.4%
School Test Score	5.10

A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1	Metro — 1 million+
Population Density	1,613/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi
County	Travis County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	100.0%
Public Libraries	33
Healthcare Facilities	4,367
Restaurants	3,614
Retail Stores	3,884

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	160

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	34.8 min
Drive Alone	75.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	16.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain City

What is the population of Mountain City?

Mountain City has a population of 855 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 1,613 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years. The population is 45.3% female and 54.7% male.

Is Mountain City expensive to live in?

Mountain City has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $149,432, 99% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $455,300 (62% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,625 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mountain City?

Mountain City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Mountain City?

The job market in Mountain City is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,851. There are 51,913 business establishments in the area, including 3,614 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 16.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mountain City?

The median home value in Mountain City is $455,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $466,071. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,625. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The average annual property tax is $14,459.

How are the schools in Mountain City?

Schools in Mountain City score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 37.5% of adults in Mountain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Mountain City?

The obesity rate in Mountain City is 31.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.2% of adults are smokers. 18.5% are physically inactive. 21.2% of residents report depression. 12.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 92.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,194.

What is transportation like in Mountain City?

The average commute in Mountain City is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mountain City?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain City is 77.2% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 91% of residents speak only English at home, while 9% speak Spanish. 9.4% of the population are military veterans. 12.3% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

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