At a Glance
Median Income
$83,000
$29,626 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $128,658
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
14.9% smoking rate
How Zurich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zurich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zurich 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
Zurich residents earn a median household income of $83,000 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,626. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 202 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zurich is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,658. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
19.6% of adults in Zurich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zurich has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$29,626
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$128,658
Housing Units58
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,137/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation2,214 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Zurich was founded in 1854.
The median home in Zurich was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.369 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.