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De Berry, TX

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Affordability Score: 49/100

Population: 3,460 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for De Berry, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,460 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (49/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $49,344, median home value of $158,300, median rent of per month, and 13.8% 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 $995 per month (studio $753, 1BR $758, 3BR $1,235, 4BR $1,434). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,448 per year, consuming 13% 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. Pressure points are income, education. Unemployment currently reads 2.8% and poverty 7.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$49,344
Median household income
Education F
13.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.2x
Home value $158,300 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$995/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$6,448/yr
Center-based infant care (13% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$49,344
▼ 20% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,546
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Poverty Rate
7.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$158,300
▼ 42% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
89.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$995/mo
▼ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$753
1BR
$758
2BR
$995
3BR
$1,235
4BR
$1,434

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
▼ 16 ppt vs national
High School+
58.7%
Median Age
46.7
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,448/yr
13% of income
Toddler (Center)
$6,136/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,980/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,720/yr

What This Means

De Berry, TX receives an overall affordability grade of D (49/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,460. Challenges include income and education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is De Berry, TX affordable?
De Berry, TX receives an overall affordability grade of D (49/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $49,344. Median home value is $158,300.
What is the cost of living in De Berry?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $995/mo. Infant childcare $6,448/yr. Median home value $158,300.
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 →