St. Hedwig, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

St. Hedwig is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,839. Residents earn $117,617 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,839 Population 96/sq mi density
$117,617 Median Income $46,162 per capita
$290,800 Home Value
$2,425 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,617 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$290,800 home value, $2,425/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,617
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,800
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.2%
13% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,425
109% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.3%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How St. Hedwig Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,839
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,617
Per Capita$46,162
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,705M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,800
Rent$2,425
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation602 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+93.2%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Libraries4

Is St. Hedwig a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Hedwig receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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. St. Hedwig stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Hedwig is $117,617, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places St. Hedwig among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Hedwig is $290,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,425 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Hedwig enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

St. Hedwig has a population of 2,839 with a density of 96 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.7%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

2,839
Total Population
96
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
29.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Hedwig vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Hedwig vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Hedwig is $117,617, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: St. Hedwig vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,617
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,162
Avg Weekly Wage$993
IRS Avg AGI$89,351

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)918
County GDP$1,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants85
Healthcare72
Retail102
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,262
107% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Hedwig is $290,800, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,425 (109% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,800
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,425
109% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,262
107% above US avg
Effective Rate2.50%
In St. Hedwig, 30.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Hedwig vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
6% below US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.5%
Checkup Rate71.8%
Premature Death8,131/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access65.5%
Healthcare Facilities72

Crime Rates: St. Hedwig vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

St. Hedwig has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.0 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation602 ft (183 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates29.4202°N, 98.2070°W
County FIPS48493
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 53.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.2%
13% above US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score5.10
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density96/sq mi
Total Area29.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants85
Retail Stores102

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Work from Home8.6%

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