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Clint, TX

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Affordability Score: 58/100

Population: 5,772 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Clint, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 5,772 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (58/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $59,003, median home value of $115,500, median rent of $1,104 per month, and 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,191 per month (studio $821, 1BR $1,013, 3BR $1,633, 4BR $1,998). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,344 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Clint, TX include housing. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 5.5% and poverty 17.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$59,003
Median household income
Education F
16.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
2.0x
Home value $115,500 vs income
Commute F
29 min
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,191/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B
$6,344/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$59,003
▼ 5% vs national
Per Capita Income
$20,905
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Poverty Rate
17.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$115,500
▼ 58% vs national
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
Owner Occupied
81.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,191/mo
▼ 1% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$821
1BR
$1,013
2BR
$1,191
3BR
$1,633
4BR
$1,998

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
▼ 14 ppt vs national
High School+
47.5%
Median Age
31.9
Avg. Commute
29 min
▲ 3 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,344/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$6,032/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,876/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,616/yr

What This Means

Clint, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 5,772. This area performs well in housing. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Clint, TX affordable?
Clint, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C (58/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $59,003. Median home value is $115,500.
What is the cost of living in Clint?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,104/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,191/mo. Infant childcare $6,344/yr. Median home value $115,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →