At a Glance
Median Income
$63,795
$25,471 per capita
Home Value
$190,000
Zillow: $282,223
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
318/100K
1,570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
17.6% smoking rate
How Terrell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Terrell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Terrell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Terrell residents earn a median household income of $63,795 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,471. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Terrell is $190,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,223. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 33.3% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Terrell reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,570/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Terrell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Terrell 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 totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population19,019
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,795
Per Capita$25,471
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$6,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$1,167
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$282,223
Housing Units6,575
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent318/100K
Property1,570/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation529 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Terrell was founded in 1874.
The median home in Terrell was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.