At a Glance
Median Income
$100,192
$36,185 per capita
Home Value
$236,000
Zillow: $362,873
Median Rent
$943/mo
11.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.9% smoking rate
How Plantersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plantersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plantersville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plantersville residents earn a median household income of $100,192 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,185. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 597 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plantersville is $236,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,873. Median rent is $943/month, with 11.9% 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 1995.
Education
15.4% of adults in Plantersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plantersville has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population551
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$100,192
Per Capita$36,185
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,501M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,000
Rent$943
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$362,873
Housing Units195
Rent Burden11.9%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,963/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation340 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute40 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Plantersville was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.