At a Glance
Median Income
$79,432
$39,664 per capita
Home Value
$227,600
Zillow: $358,754
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
14.1% smoking rate
How Tom Bean Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tom Bean's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tom Bean a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tom Bean residents earn a median household income of $79,432 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,664. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tom Bean is $227,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,754. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 23.7% 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 1975.
Education
12.3% of adults in Tom Bean hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tom Bean has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population688
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,432
Per Capita$39,664
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,600
Rent$1,161
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$358,754
Housing Units364
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation821 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Tom Bean was built in 1975.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.