B+

Keller, TX

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Affordability Score: 77/100

Population: 95,035 · 2 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Keller, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes covering 95,035 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (77/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $140,295, median home value of $458,791, median rent of $2,067 per month, and 50.9% 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 $1,723 per month (studio $1,427, 1BR $1,473, 3BR $2,273, 4BR $2,815). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,348 per year, consuming 7% 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 Keller, TX include income, education, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 2.7% and poverty 5.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$140,295
Median household income
Education A-
50.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $458,791 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,723/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A-
$10,348/yr
Center-based infant care (7% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$140,295
▲ 126% vs national
Per Capita Income
$58,172
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$458,791
▲ 67% vs national
Median Rent
$2,067/mo
Owner Occupied
73.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,723/mo
▲ 44% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,427
1BR
$1,473
2BR
$1,723
3BR
$2,273
4BR
$2,815

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
▲ 21 ppt vs national
High School+
68.5%
Median Age
38.3
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,348/yr
7% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,620/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,360/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,788/yr

What This Means

Keller, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (77/100), aggregated from 2 ZIP codes with a total population of 95,035. This area performs well in income and education and rent and childcare. 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 Keller, TX affordable?
Keller, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (77/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $140,295. Median home value is $458,791.
What is the cost of living in Keller?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $2,067/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,723/mo. Infant childcare $10,348/yr. Median home value $458,791.
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 →