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Post Oak Bend, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Post Oak Bend is a small town in Texas with a population of 616. Residents earn $110,000 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
616 Population 298/sq mi density
$110,000 Median Income $45,555 per capita
$365,500 Home Value $431,903 Zillow
$979 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$365,500 home value, $979/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,000
46% higher than US avg
Home Value $365,500
30% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.7%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $979
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

How Post Oak Bend Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population616
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 72%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,000
Per Capita$45,555
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$6,967M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$365,500
Rent$979
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$431,903
Rent Burden21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation465 ft (142 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+88.9%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute40 min
Broadband90.3%
Libraries4

Is Post Oak Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Post Oak Bend receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Post Oak Bend stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Post Oak Bend is $110,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Post Oak Bend among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Post Oak Bend is $365,500, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Post Oak Bend enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Post Oak Bend has a population of 616 with a density of 298 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.2%), with 5.4% Hispanic, 5.8% Black.

Population

616
Total Population
298
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Post Oak Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Post Oak Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Post Oak Bend is $110,000, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Post Oak Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,000
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,555
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$72,125

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,668
County GDP$6,967M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare205
Retail327
Manufacturing109

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.1 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Post Oak Bend is $365,500, 30% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $979 (16% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $431,903.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$365,500
30% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$431,903

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$244
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio105.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$979
16% below US avg
Rent Burden21.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.04%
Post Oak Bend has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation465 ft (142 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density298/sq mi
Coordinates32.6412°N, 96.3222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48257
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.9-point margin. 90.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.7%
30% below US avg
High School+88.9%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density298/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.3%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities205
Restaurants225
Retail Stores327

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.1 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

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