Quinlan, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,514 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$41,450 Median Income $25,946 per capita
$183,000 Home Value $283,916 Zillow
$1,095 Median Rent 41.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
190 Violent Crime/100K 1,141 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,450 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Quinlan, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,450
45% below
$25,946 per capita
Home Value
$183,000
35% below
Zillow: $283,916
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
6% below
41.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
50% below
1,141/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Quinlan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
65%
Rent
94%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quinlan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quinlan residents earn a median household income of $41,450 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,946. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,378 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Quinlan is $183,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,916. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 41.5% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Quinlan reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,141/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Quinlan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quinlan 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 totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,514
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,450
Per Capita$25,946
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095

Housing

A
Home Value$183,000
Rent$1,095
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$283,916
Housing Units730
Rent Burden41.5%

Crime

F
Violent190/100K
Property1,141/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation520 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Quinlan was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.