Median Income $30,341

60% lower than US avg

Home Value $76,300

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 13.8%

59% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.8%

24% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population141

Median Age38.3 yrs

Density403/mi²

Male / Female29% / 71%

Largest GroupWhite 60%

Veterans88.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$30,341

Per Capita$21,865

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$2,213M

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$76,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units85

Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity39.8%

Uninsured25.5%

Smoking15.3%

Depression23.0%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain25.6 in/yr

Sunny Days312/yr

Elevation250 ft (76 m)

Education

Bachelor's+13.8%

High School+66.7%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%

Commute17 min

Broadband43.0%

Is Tilden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tilden receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Tilden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tilden is $30,341, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tilden is $76,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Tilden has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Tilden has a population of 141 with a density of 403 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.3%), with 11.3% Hispanic.

Population

141

Total Population

403

People / sq mi

38.3yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 29.1%

Female 70.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Tilden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	73.8%
	6% below US avg
Spanish	26.2%
	96% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Tilden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tilden is $30,341, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Tilden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$30,341
	60% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$21,865
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,344
IRS Avg AGI	$157,746

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	87
County GDP	$2,213M

Business (County)

Restaurants	4
Retail	4

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.6 min
Drive Alone	59.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Tilden is $76,300, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$76,300
	73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	95.3%
Housing Units	85
Median Year Built	2002

Property Tax

In Tilden, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 23.0% report depression. 35.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.8%
	24% above US avg
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	33.7%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	6.5%
Cancer	5.4%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.7%
Physical Inactivity	35.4%
Depression	23.0%
Mental Distress	19.0%
Physical Distress	16.0%
Short Sleep	40.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	47.6%
Uninsured	25.5%
	197% above US avg
Checkup Rate	72.2%
Dental Visits	44.5%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.5/10
Exercise Access	15.2%

Tilden has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.6 inches. The area enjoys 312 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	71.8°F
	33% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	25.6 inches
	33% below US avg
Snowfall	0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	250 ft (76 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	403/sq mi
Coordinates	28.4599°N, 98.5487°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48311

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 84.4-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 92%

D 7.6%

Winner: Republican by 84.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	13.8%
	59% below US avg
High School+	66.7%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	403/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	43.0%
Restaurants	4
Retail Stores	4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.6 min
Drive Alone	59.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.1%

Tilden, TX

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Tilden a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Tilden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Tilden vs U.S. Average

Income: Tilden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities