Shady Hollow, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Shady Hollow is a small city in Texas with a population of 5,821. Residents earn $168,477 per year, which is 124% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,821 Population 2,682/sq mi density
$168,477 Median Income $70,556 per capita
$644,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$168,477 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$644,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $168,477
124% higher than US avg
Home Value $644,300
129% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 65.5%
94% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.2%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Shady Hollow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,821
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density2,682/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

A+
Median Income$168,477
Per Capita$70,556
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$202,653M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$644,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation759 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.5%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute28 min
Libraries33

Is Shady Hollow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shady Hollow receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shady Hollow stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shady Hollow is $168,477, which is significantly higher than the national average — 124% above $75,149. This places Shady Hollow among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shady Hollow is $644,300, making it a premium housing market at 129% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Shady Hollow is a highly educated community — 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Shady Hollow enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Shady Hollow has a population of 5,821 with a density of 2,682 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.8%), with 8.1% Black.

Population

5,821
Total Population
2,682
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Shady Hollow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.3%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.7%
32% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Shady Hollow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shady Hollow is $168,477, which is 124% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Shady Hollow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$168,477
124% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,556
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
IRS Avg AGI$156,373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)51,913
County GDP$202,653M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,614
Healthcare4,367
Retail3,884
Manufacturing906

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$14,459
313% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Work from Home35.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Shady Hollow is $644,300, 129% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$644,300
129% above US avg
Median List Price$770,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$770,000
$/Sq Ft$289
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$14,459
313% above US avg
Effective Rate2.24%
In Shady Hollow, 27.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 14.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shady Hollow vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.2%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure24.9%
Asthma9.3%
COPD3.4%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity14.8%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate74.2%
Premature Death5,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access92.4%
Healthcare Facilities4,367

Crime Rates: Shady Hollow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)160

Safety Score

Shady Hollow has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation759 ft (231 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density2,682/sq mi
Coordinates30.1645°N, 97.8631°W
County FIPS48453
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 39.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29.4%
D 68.8%

Winner: Democrat by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.5%
94% above US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,682/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries33
Healthcare Facilities4,367
Restaurants3,614
Retail Stores3,884

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)160

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Work from Home35.6%

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