Smiley, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
533
Population
1,025/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$20,326 per capita
$69,500
Home Value
$286,809 Zillow
$873
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,500 home value, $873/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$69,500
75% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$873/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
227
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$69,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$286,809
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.9%
Owner-Occupied
23.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$873/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $69,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,809 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $873 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 227 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 35.5% |