Pottsboro, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,624 Population 830/sq mi density
$75,909 Median Income $37,535 per capita
$246,300 Home Value $339,512 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
139 Violent Crime/100K 659 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,909 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$246,300 home value, $1,233/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pottsboro, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,909
1% above
$37,535 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
13% below
Zillow: $339,512
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
6% above
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
63% below
659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Pottsboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
87%
Rent
106%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pottsboro 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

Pottsboro residents earn a median household income of $75,909 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,535. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Pottsboro is $246,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,512. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 23.1% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Pottsboro reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 659/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Pottsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pottsboro has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,624
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,909
Per Capita$37,535
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121

Housing

A+
Home Value$246,300
Rent$1,233
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$339,512
Housing Units995
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent139/100K
Property659/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,794/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation738 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Pottsboro was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.