At a Glance
Median Income
$99,750
$36,504 per capita
Home Value
$301,300
Zillow: $461,096
Median Rent
$1,827/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
12.2% smoking rate
How Tangent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tangent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tangent a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tangent residents earn a median household income of $99,750 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,504. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tangent is $301,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,096. Median rent is $1,827/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
19.8% of adults in Tangent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tangent has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,303
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$99,750
Per Capita$36,504
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$301,300
Rent$1,827
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$461,096
Housing Units492
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation246 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Tangent was founded in 1893.
The median home in Tangent was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.