Tilden, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McMullen County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
141 Population 403/sq mi density
$30,341 Median Income $21,865 per capita
$76,300 Home Value $209,981 Zillow
72°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$30,341 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Tilden, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,341
60% below
$21,865 per capita
Home Value
$76,300
73% below
Zillow: $209,981
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Tilden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tilden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
40%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tilden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tilden residents earn a median household income of $30,341 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,865. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 87 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tilden is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,981. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Education

13.8% of adults in Tilden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 25.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population141
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$30,341
Per Capita$21,865
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,213M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,300
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$209,981
Housing Units85
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation250 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute17 min
Broadband58.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tilden was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Alice International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.