Texas · Metropolitan Area
Runaway Bay is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,522. Residents earn $83,333 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Runaway Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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. Runaway Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Runaway Bay is $83,333, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Runaway Bay is $274,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,172 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Runaway Bay is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 216 per 100,000, 89% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Runaway Bay enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,333 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,991 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,142 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,340 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,654 |
| County GDP | $4,250M |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 182 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,757 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 35.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| Census Median | $274,700 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $282,935 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $173 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 17.9% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,172 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,757 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,574/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 215.8/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 143.9/100K |
| Theft | 71.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1754°N, 97.8748°W |
| County FIPS | 48497 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Retail Stores | 182 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 35.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |