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Tennyson, TX

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Affordability Score: 81/100

Population: 74 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Tennyson, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 74 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (81/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $102,656, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 33.3% 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 $973 per month (studio $737, 1BR $742, 3BR $1,234, 4BR $1,432). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $5,876 per year, consuming 6% 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 Tennyson, TX include income, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 0.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$102,656
Median household income
Education C
33.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (11% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A
$5,876/yr
Center-based infant care (6% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$102,656
▲ 66% vs national
Per Capita Income
$40,670
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$737
1BR
$742
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,234
4BR
$1,432

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
▲ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
69.7%
Median Age
68.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$5,876/yr
6% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,512/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,356/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,096/yr

What This Means

Tennyson, TX receives an overall affordability grade of A- (81/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 74. This area performs well in income and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Tennyson, TX affordable?
Tennyson, TX receives an overall affordability grade of A- (81/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $102,656.
What is the cost of living in Tennyson?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Infant childcare $5,876/yr.
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 →