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Purdon, TX

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Affordability Score: 70/100

Population: 1,432 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Purdon, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,432 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (70/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $75,878, median home value of $161,300, median rent of $1,738 per month, and 27.4% 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 $1,055 per month (studio $775, 1BR $863, 3BR $1,467, 4BR $1,552). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $9,932 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. Strengths visible in the raw data for Purdon, TX include housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.1% and poverty 20.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$75,878
Median household income
Education D
27.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A
2.1x
Home value $161,300 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,055/mo
2BR fair market rent (17% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$9,932/yr
Center-based infant care (13% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$75,878
▲ 22% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,621
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
Poverty Rate
20.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$161,300
▼ 41% vs national
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
Owner Occupied
78.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,055/mo
▼ 12% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$775
1BR
$863
2BR
$1,055
3BR
$1,467
4BR
$1,552

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
▼ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
56.7%
Median Age
39.1
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$9,932/yr
13% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,152/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,840/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,268/yr

What This Means

Purdon, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B (70/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,432. This area performs well in housing and rent. 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 Purdon, TX affordable?
Purdon, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B (70/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $75,878. Median home value is $161,300.
What is the cost of living in Purdon?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,738/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,055/mo. Infant childcare $9,932/yr. Median home value $161,300.
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 →