At a Glance
Median Income
$150,750
$41,989 per capita
Home Value
$235,600
Zillow: $162,586
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
18.8% smoking rate
How Rice Tracts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rice Tracts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rice Tracts a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rice Tracts residents earn a median household income of $150,750 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,989. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rice Tracts is $235,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,586. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
40.8% of adults in Rice Tracts hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rice Tracts has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population1,117
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$150,750
Per Capita$41,989
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$162,586
Housing Units317
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes20.4%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation47 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Rice Tracts was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Valley International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.