At a Glance
Median Income
$72,961
$38,178 per capita
Home Value
$194,700
Zillow: $267,741
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
533/100K
2,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Poth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poth residents earn a median household income of $72,961 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,178. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 918 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poth is $194,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,741. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 23.8% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Poth reports 533 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,228/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Poth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poth has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,646
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$72,961
Per Capita$38,178
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$993
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,700
Rent$1,120
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$267,741
Housing Units655
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent533/100K
Property2,228/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault339/100K
Burglary1,404/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,131/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation403 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Poth was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.