At a Glance
Median Income
$93,224
$49,692 per capita
Home Value
$248,400
Zillow: $336,723
Median Rent
$1,384/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
12.0% smoking rate
How Muenster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muenster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muenster a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muenster residents earn a median household income of $93,224 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,692. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,110 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muenster is $248,400 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,723. Median rent is $1,384/month, with 31.9% 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.
Education
32.1% of adults in Muenster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muenster has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,462
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density554/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,224
Per Capita$49,692
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$3,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,400
Rent$1,384
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$336,723
Housing Units633
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation1,011 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Muenster was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.