Myrtle Springs, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
717 Population 98/sq mi density
$319,700 Home Value $282,704 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Myrtle Springs, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$319,700
13% above
Zillow: $282,704
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
31% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Myrtle Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
113%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Myrtle Springs a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Myrtle Springs is $319,700 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,704. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

44.2% of adults in Myrtle Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Myrtle Springs has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population717
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,321
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

Home Value$319,700
Rent
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$282,704
Housing Units356
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation515 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Myrtle Springs was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.