Texas · Metropolitan Area
Webster is a small city in Texas with a population of 12,283. Residents earn $62,536 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Webster receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Webster offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Webster is $62,536, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Webster is $284,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,316 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Webster is below the national average at 252 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,226 per 100,000, 167% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Webster has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 69.1% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.9% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,536 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,813 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,703 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,157 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 124,542 |
| County GDP | $592,751M |
| Restaurants | 10,837 |
| Healthcare | 12,772 |
| Retail | 13,588 |
| Manufacturing | 4,091 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,819 |
| 238% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.15% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $284,900 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,681 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 45 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,316 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,404 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 19.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,819 |
| 238% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.15% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,157/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12,772 |
| Total Violent | 252.3/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 90.1/100K |
| Robbery | 90.1/100K |
| Assault | 72.1/100K |
| Total Property | 5,225.7/100K |
| 167% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 666.7/100K |
| Theft | 4,054.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 527 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.3 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5321°N, 95.1165°W |
| County FIPS | 48201 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.5% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,934/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 73 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12,772 |
| Restaurants | 10,837 |
| Retail Stores | 13,588 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 527 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |