Jourdanton 69 Good
Jourdanton Livability #408 ranked city in Texas#8,019 ranked city in the USARanks better than 72% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Jourdanton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in Jourdanton?

Jourdanton is a small-sized city located in the state of Texas. The city has a population of 4,338 people. At 96%, the majority of the Jourdanton population is White; this is followed by 0% Black and 0% Asian. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Jourdanton are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 36% of the population also speak Spanish. Jourdanton tends to attract a younger crowd, as the median age of 28 is far below the national average. All the single ladies and all the single fellas might want to take notice as only 47% of the Jourdanton population is married. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Jourdanton, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 25 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Jourdanton could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Texas if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Jourdanton and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from amenities, cost of living, commute, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the Texas and national averages.

With a livability score of 65 out of 100, Jourdanton is ranked #10,483 in the United States and #569 in Texas. For each of the livability categories, we can establish that Jourdanton ranks very well for housing (A+). Jourdanton does not rank well for the following: amenities (F) and crime (D-). It might be a good idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Jourdanton has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Jourdanton is real estate affordability. The median home price for Jourdanton homes is $100,600, which is 29.5% lower than the Texas average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Jourdanton, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 1.5, which is 42.3% lower than the Texas average.

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      Jourdanton transportation information

      Statistic Jourdanton Texas National
      Average one way commute25min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.3%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.5%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Jourdanton, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).