At a Glance
Median Income
$64,955
$46,401 per capita
Home Value
$336,200
Zillow: $351,888
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
2,565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.8%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
17.1% smoking rate
How Pantego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pantego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pantego a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pantego residents earn a median household income of $64,955 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,401. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pantego is $336,200 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,888. Median rent is $1,413/month, with 34.1% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Pantego reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,565/100K.
Education
42.8% of adults in Pantego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pantego has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population2,467
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,372/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,955
Per Capita$46,401
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
B+
Home Value$336,200
Rent$1,413
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$351,888
Housing Units1,296
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent285/100K
Property2,565/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation588 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries47
Did You Know?
Pantego was founded in 1952.
The median home in Pantego was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.