At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$27,373 per capita
Home Value
$67,600
Zillow: $176,909
Median Rent
$856/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
326/100K
814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
19.8% smoking rate
How Zavalla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zavalla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zavalla a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zavalla residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,373. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,952 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zavalla is $67,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,909. Median rent is $856/month, with 14.8% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Zavalla reports 326 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 814/100K.
Education
7.0% of adults in Zavalla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zavalla has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population598
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$27,373
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$4,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,600
Rent$856
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$176,909
Housing Units315
Rent Burden14.8%
Crime
F
Violent326/100K
Property814/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation250 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Zavalla was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.