At a Glance
Median Income
$64,345
$47,933 per capita
Home Value
$368,500
Zillow: $374,995
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
10.1% smoking rate
How Wells Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wells Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wells Branch a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wells Branch residents earn a median household income of $64,345 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,933. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wells Branch is $368,500 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,995. Median rent is $1,450/month, with 32.3% 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 1991.
Education
47.2% of adults in Wells Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wells Branch has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population14,156
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density5,826/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born22.4%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,345
Per Capita$47,933
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
B
Home Value$368,500
Rent$1,450
Ownership28.9%
Zillow$374,995
Housing Units7,452
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation793 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Wells Branch was built in 1991.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
22.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.