Texas · Metropolitan Area
Preston is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,617. Residents earn $64,803 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Preston receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Preston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Preston is $64,803, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Preston is $184,600, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,704 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Preston enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,803 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,929 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,121 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,812 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,223 |
| County GDP | $8,370M |
| Restaurants | 260 |
| Healthcare | 387 |
| Retail | 463 |
| Manufacturing | 118 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,307 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.96% |
| Commute Time | 38.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $184,600 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $362,450 |
| Median List Price | $362,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,704 |
| 47% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,307 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.96% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 72.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,794/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8655°N, 96.6635°W |
| County FIPS | 48181 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.3% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Restaurants | 260 |
| Retail Stores | 463 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 38.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |