At a Glance
Median Income
$76,406
$39,017 per capita
Home Value
$124,600
Zillow: $318,067
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vega 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
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 1.2% (67% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population946
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,406
Per Capita$39,017
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$404M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$1,120
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$318,067
Housing Units439
Rent Burden36.8%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,694/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation4,029 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Vega was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.