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Volente, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Volente is a small town in Texas with a population of 805. Residents earn $164,500 per year, which is 119% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
805 Population 380/sq mi density
$164,500 Median Income $96,136 per capita
$1,083,300 Home Value $1,011,192 Zillow
$1,367 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$164,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,083,300 home value, $1,367/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $164,500
119% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,083,300
284% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.3%
79% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,367
18% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.1%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population805
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$164,500
Per Capita$96,136
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$202,653M
Commute33 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,083,300
Rent$1,367
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,011,192
Housing Units382
Rent Burden36.6%

Health

Obesity28.1%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking9.6%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation882 ft (269 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.6%
Libraries33

Is Volente a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Volente receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Volente stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Volente is $164,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 119% above $75,149. This places Volente among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Volente is $1,083,300, making it a premium housing market at 284% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,367 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Volente is a highly educated community — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Volente enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Volente has a population of 805 with a density of 380 people per square mile. The median age is 53.3 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.5%), with 2.7% Hispanic.

Population

805
Total Population
380
People / sq mi
53.3yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Volente vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.9%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.1%
13% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Volente vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Volente is $164,500, which is 119% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Volente vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$164,500
119% above US avg
Per Capita Income$96,136
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
IRS Avg AGI$156,373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)51,913
County GDP$202,653M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,614
Healthcare4,367
Retail3,884
Manufacturing906

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$14,459
313% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Drive Alone69.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Volente is $1,083,300, 284% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,367 (18% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,011,192.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,083,300
284% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,011,192

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,367
18% above US avg
Rent Burden36.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%
Housing Units382
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$14,459
313% above US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
In Volente, 28.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 10.9% of residents lack health insurance. 9.6% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.1%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma9.5%
COPD4.3%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.6%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress10.1%
Short Sleep29.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.6%
Dental Visits67.2%
Premature Death5,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access92.4%
Healthcare Facilities4,367
Volente has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 303 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation882 ft (269 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates30.4453°N, 97.9079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48453
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 60.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 39.3-point margin. 95.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29.4%
D 68.8%

Winner: Democrat by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.3%
79% above US avg
High School+97.9%
Graduate Degree+25.7%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density380/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.6%
Public Libraries33
Healthcare Facilities4,367
Restaurants3,614
Retail Stores3,884

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)160

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Drive Alone69.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.9%

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