West Tawakoni, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,057 Population 729/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $24,119 per capita
$64,800 Home Value $191,266 Zillow
$1,304 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,800 home value, $1,304/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Tawakoni, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,938
26% below
$24,119 per capita
Home Value
$64,800
77% below
Zillow: $191,266
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
12% above
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How West Tawakoni Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Tawakoni's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
23%
Rent
112%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Tawakoni a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Tawakoni residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,119. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,378 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Tawakoni is $64,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,266. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 34.1% 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 1985.

Education

10.9% of adults in West Tawakoni hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Tawakoni has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population2,057
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,938
Per Capita$24,119
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,800
Rent$1,304
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$191,266
Housing Units922
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation469 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute44 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in West Tawakoni was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.