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Pilot Point, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,829 Population 612/sq mi density
$79,128 Median Income $36,859 per capita
$268,300 Home Value $327,569 Zillow
$1,182 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,128 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$268,300 home value, $1,182/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pilot Point, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,128
5% above
$36,859 per capita
Home Value
$268,300
5% below
Zillow: $327,569
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
2% above
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Pilot Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
95%
Rent
102%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pilot Point a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pilot Point residents earn a median household income of $79,128 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,859. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pilot Point is $268,300 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,569. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 23.2% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Pilot Point reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,341/100K.

Education

27.1% of adults in Pilot Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pilot Point has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population4,829
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,128
Per Capita$36,859
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,300
Rent$1,182
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$327,569
Housing Units1,780
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,341/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,794/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation703 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Pilot Point was built in 1993.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.