Texas · Metropolitan Area
Roman Forest is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,832. Residents earn $120,313 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Roman Forest receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Roman Forest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Roman Forest is $120,313, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Roman Forest among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Roman Forest is $288,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,899 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Roman Forest is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,792 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Roman Forest enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,313 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,911 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,351 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $115,723 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,222 |
| County GDP | $50,079M |
| Restaurants | 1,207 |
| Healthcare | 1,667 |
| Retail | 1,677 |
| Manufacturing | 487 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,502 |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.64% |
| Commute Time | 41.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $288,400 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $384,999 |
| Median List Price | $384,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 21.7% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,899 |
| 63% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,502 |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.64% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,837/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,667 |
| Total Violent | 54.3/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 54.3/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,791.5/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 217.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,465.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 108.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 63 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.5 inches |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1820°N, 95.1523°W |
| County FIPS | 48339 |
Winner: Republican by 45.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.3% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,299/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,667 |
| Restaurants | 1,207 |
| Retail Stores | 1,677 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 63 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 41.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |