At a Glance
Median Income
$79,464
$36,755 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $333,022
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.1% smoking rate
How Staples Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Staples's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Staples a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Staples residents earn a median household income of $79,464 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,755. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Staples is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,022. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
23.6% of adults in Staples hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Staples has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population303
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,464
Per Capita$36,755
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$1,375
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$333,022
Housing Units112
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,139/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation540 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Staples was founded in 2008.
The median home in Staples was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.