D

Whitsett, TX

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Affordability Score: 48/100

Population: 123 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Whitsett, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 123 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (48/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $52,000, median home value of $150,700, median rent of per month, and 0.0% 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 $1,033 per month (studio $782, 1BR $787, 3BR $1,314, 4BR $1,547). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $7,956 per year, consuming 15% 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 income, education. Unemployment currently reads 33.1% and poverty 0.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$52,000
Median household income
Education F
0.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.9x
Home value $150,700 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,033/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$7,956/yr
Center-based infant care (15% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$52,000
▼ 16% vs national
Per Capita Income
$27,680
Unemployment Rate
33.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$150,700
▼ 45% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,033/mo
▼ 14% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$782
1BR
$787
2BR
$1,033
3BR
$1,314
4BR
$1,547

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
▼ 30 ppt vs national
High School+
47.5%
Median Age
29.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$7,956/yr
15% of income
Toddler (Center)
$7,488/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,280/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,916/yr

What This Means

Whitsett, TX receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 123. Challenges include income and 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 Whitsett, TX affordable?
Whitsett, TX receives an overall affordability grade of D (48/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $52,000. Median home value is $150,700.
What is the cost of living in Whitsett?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,033/mo. Infant childcare $7,956/yr. Median home value $150,700.
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 →