Texas · Metropolitan Area
Thorndale is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,295. Residents earn $62,857 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Thorndale receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Thorndale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thorndale is $62,857, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Thorndale is $139,400, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $923 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Thorndale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,695 per 100,000, near the national average.
24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Thorndale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 76.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.5% |
| 75% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,857 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,078 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,545 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $110,070 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,692 |
| County GDP | $44,610M |
| Restaurants | 1,297 |
| Healthcare | 1,657 |
| Retail | 1,626 |
| Manufacturing | 387 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,871 |
| 182% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.08% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $139,400 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $345,475 |
| Census Median Rent | $923 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,871 |
| 182% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.08% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,175/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,657 |
| Total Violent | 77.0/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 77.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,694.9/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 308.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,309.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 77.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6140°N, 97.2065°W |
| County FIPS | 48491 |
Winner: Republican by 2.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,349/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,657 |
| Restaurants | 1,297 |
| Retail Stores | 1,626 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |