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Round Top, TX

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Round Top is a small town in Texas with a population of 113. Residents earn $150,625 per year, which is 100% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
113 Population 119/sq mi density
$150,625 Median Income $224,076 per capita
$794,600 Home Value $1,233,332 Zillow
$1,458 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$150,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$794,600 home value, $1,458/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $150,625
100% higher than US avg
Home Value $794,600
182% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.0%
87% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,458
25% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Round Top Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population113
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$150,625
Per Capita$224,076
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,022M
Commute24 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$794,600
Rent$1,458
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,233,332
Housing Units78
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking14.0%
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation422 ft (129 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband53.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Is Round Top a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Round Top receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Round Top stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Round Top is $150,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 100% above $75,149. This places Round Top among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Round Top is $794,600, making it a premium housing market at 182% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Round Top is a highly educated community — 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Round Top enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Round Top has a population of 113 with a density of 119 people per square mile. The median age is 59.5 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.6%).

Population

113
Total Population
119
People / sq mi
59.5yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Round Top vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Round Top vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Round Top is $150,625, which is 100% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Round Top vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$150,625
100% above US avg
Per Capita Income$224,076
Avg Weekly Wage$976
IRS Avg AGI$88,541

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,088
County GDP$3,022M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare100
Retail148
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,255
107% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Round Top is $794,600, 182% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,458 (25% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,233,332.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$794,600
182% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,233,332

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,458
25% above US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.9%
Housing Units78
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,255
107% above US avg
Effective Rate0.91%
In Round Top, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.0% are current smokers. 22.6% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Round Top vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma9.3%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.0%
0% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate67.1%
Dental Visits53.6%
Premature Death8,785/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access57.3%
Healthcare Facilities100
Round Top has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation422 ft (129 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates30.0640°N, 96.6959°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48477
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 63.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.7-point margin. 53.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%
D 22.3%

Winner: Republican by 54.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.0%
87% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+22.7%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density119/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities100
Restaurants94
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone70.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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