B-

Nolanville, TX

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Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 5,051 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Nolanville, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 5,051 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (66/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $76,286, median home value of $263,500, median rent of $1,228 per month, and 33.2% 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 $1,233 per month (studio $983, 1BR $990, 3BR $1,711, 4BR $2,068). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,916 per year, consuming 9% 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 Nolanville, TX include rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 2.7% and poverty 14.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$76,286
Median household income
Education C
33.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C-
3.5x
Home value $263,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,233/mo
2BR fair market rent (19% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B+
$6,916/yr
Center-based infant care (9% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$76,286
▲ 23% vs national
Per Capita Income
$36,235
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Poverty Rate
14.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$263,500
▼ 4% vs national
Median Rent
$1,228/mo
Owner Occupied
65.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,233/mo
▲ 3% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$983
1BR
$990
2BR
$1,233
3BR
$1,711
4BR
$2,068

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
▲ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
54.5%
Median Age
33.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,916/yr
9% of income
Toddler (Center)
$6,552/yr
Preschool (Center)
$6,396/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,084/yr

What This Means

Nolanville, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 5,051. This area performs well in rent and childcare. 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 Nolanville, TX affordable?
Nolanville, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $76,286. Median home value is $263,500.
What is the cost of living in Nolanville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,228/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,233/mo. Infant childcare $6,916/yr. Median home value $263,500.
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 →