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Preston, TX
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Preston, TX
At a Glance
How Preston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Preston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Preston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Preston residents earn a median household income of $64,803 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,929. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Preston is $184,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,026. Median rent is $1,704/month, with 15.6% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Preston reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 770/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preston has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.