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Paige, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Paige is a small town in Texas with a population of 89. Residents earn $131,176 per year, which is 75% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
89 Population 41/sq mi density
$131,176 Median Income $43,536 per capita
$199,500 Home Value $436,464 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$131,176 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,500 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $131,176
75% higher than US avg
Home Value $199,500
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.2%
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.0%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.8%
256% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population89
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$131,176
Per Capita$43,536
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,320M
Commute78 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$436,464
Housing Units98
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Uninsured18.3%
Smoking11.5%
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation537 ft (164 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute78 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries3

Is Paige a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paige receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, long commute times. Paige stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paige is $131,176, which is significantly higher than the national average — 75% above $75,149. This places Paige among higher-income communities. At 12.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 78 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paige is $199,500, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Paige enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Paige has a population of 89 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

89
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Paige vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paige vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paige is $131,176, which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 78 minutes.

Income: Paige vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$131,176
75% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,536
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$73,386

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,830
County GDP$4,320M

Business (County)

Restaurants171
Healthcare169
Retail224
Manufacturing84

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,248
136% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time77.8 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Paige is $199,500, 29% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $436,464.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$199,500
29% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$436,464

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units98
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,248
136% above US avg
Effective Rate4.13%
In Paige, 39.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.3% of residents lack health insurance. 11.5% are current smokers. 22.0% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Paige vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.0%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.0%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.5%
18% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity26.7%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep33.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured18.3%
113% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,252
Dentists1:2,794
Mental Health1:1,335
Checkup Rate72.6%
Dental Visits60.2%
Premature Death8,981/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access48.2%
Healthcare Facilities169
Paige has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 303 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates30.2129°N, 97.1258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48021
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.4-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.6%
D 40.2%

Winner: Republican by 18.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.2%
16% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities169
Restaurants171
Retail Stores224

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute77.8 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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