At a Glance
Median Income
$65,313
$34,571 per capita
Home Value
$150,800
Zillow: $248,781
Median Rent
$875/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
15.4% smoking rate
How Schoenchen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schoenchen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schoenchen a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Schoenchen residents earn a median household income of $65,313 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,571. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Schoenchen is $150,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,781. Median rent is $875/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
28.3% of adults in Schoenchen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schoenchen has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,900/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$34,571
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,800
Rent$875
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$248,781
Housing Units93
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death17,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
Elevation1,924 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute17 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Schoenchen was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.