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Vega, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Oldham County County
Vega, TX
At a Glance
How Vega Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vega's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Vega a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Vega residents earn a median household income of $76,406 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,017. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vega is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,067. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 36.8% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Vega reports 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,619/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Vega hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vega has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.