C

Nash, TX

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Affordability Score: 56/100

Population: 2,874 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Nash, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,874 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (56/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $55,884, median home value of $170,200, median rent of $895 per month, and 20.3% 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 $1,101 per month (studio $859, 1BR $868, 3BR $1,369, 4BR $1,657). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,292 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. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 5.4% and poverty 12.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$55,884
Median household income
Education F
20.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.0x
Home value $170,200 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,101/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$6,292/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$55,884
▼ 10% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,699
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Poverty Rate
12.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$170,200
▼ 38% vs national
Median Rent
$895/mo
Owner Occupied
61.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,101/mo
▼ 8% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$859
1BR
$868
2BR
$1,101
3BR
$1,369
4BR
$1,657

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
▼ 10 ppt vs national
High School+
47.9%
Median Age
32.5
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,292/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,928/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,824/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,564/yr

What This Means

Nash, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C (56/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,874. Challenges include 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 Nash, TX affordable?
Nash, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C (56/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $55,884. Median home value is $170,200.
What is the cost of living in Nash?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $895/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,101/mo. Infant childcare $6,292/yr. Median home value $170,200.
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 →