At a Glance
Median Income
$38,855
$24,013 per capita
Home Value
$173,200
Zillow: $212,519
Median Rent
$921/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
330/100K
2,570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Nacogdoches Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nacogdoches's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nacogdoches a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nacogdoches residents earn a median household income of $38,855 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,013. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nacogdoches is $173,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,519. Median rent is $921/month, with 35.6% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Nacogdoches reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,570/100K. The murder rate is 6.0/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Nacogdoches hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nacogdoches has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population32,104
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density1,163/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,855
Per Capita$24,013
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$3,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A
Home Value$173,200
Rent$921
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$212,519
Housing Units13,851
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent330/100K
Property2,570/100K
Murder6.0/100K
Assault208/100K
Burglary473/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation328 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Nacogdoches was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.