At a Glance
Median Income
$86,667
$32,734 per capita
Home Value
$184,500
Zillow: $285,134
Median Rent
$1,583/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
20.7% smoking rate
How Retreat Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Retreat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Retreat a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Retreat residents earn a median household income of $86,667 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,734. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Retreat is $184,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,134. Median rent is $1,583/month, with 14.2% 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 1988.
Education
11.8% of adults in Retreat hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Retreat has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population654
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born20.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,667
Per Capita$32,734
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,500
Rent$1,583
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$285,134
Housing Units269
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,374/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation455 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Retreat was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
20.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.