Talty, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Talty is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,727. Residents earn $136,917 per year, which is 82% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,727 Population 804/sq mi density
$136,917 Median Income $51,621 per capita
$441,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$136,917 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$441,400 home value
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $136,917
82% higher than US avg
Home Value $441,400
57% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.4%
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.8%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,727
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density804/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,917
Per Capita$51,621
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$6,967M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$441,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation478 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+93.9%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute36 min
Libraries4

Is Talty a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Talty receives an overall livability score of 4.6 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, long commute times. Talty stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Talty is $136,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places Talty among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Talty is $441,400, making it a premium housing market at 57% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Talty enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Talty has a population of 2,727 with a density of 804 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.8%), with 16.8% Black.

Population

2,727
Total Population
804
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Talty vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.3%
8% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Talty vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Talty is $136,917, which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Talty vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$136,917
82% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,621
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$72,125

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,668
County GDP$6,967M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare205
Retail327
Manufacturing109

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.8 min
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Talty is $441,400, 57% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$441,400
57% above US avg
Median List Price$675,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$675,000
$/Sq Ft$202
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.8%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory18

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-Occupied97.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Rate1.69%
In Talty, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Talty vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Checkup Rate73.6%
Premature Death8,809/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities205

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Talty has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation478 ft (146 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density804/sq mi
Coordinates32.6944°N, 96.4008°W
County FIPS48257
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.4%
11% above US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score5.10
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density804/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities205
Restaurants225
Retail Stores327

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.8 min
Work from Home11.7%

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