Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$827 tract average vs. $1,149 citywide (-28%)
A 28% discount to the citywide median is a material local contrast. Read the individual tract values before treating that gap as typical across the city.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Ballinger
Among 4 census tracts, Tract 9501 leads at $69,926 median income - about 2× Tract 9502 at $44,412.
4 census tracts · Texas · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$62,052
median household
Income Range
$44,412 – $69,926
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$827/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
4
in Ballinger
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Home value
$111,925 tract average vs. $109,000 citywide (+3%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 3% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
Comparison 3
Household income
$62,052 tract average vs. $61,250 citywide (+1%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 1% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 4 of 4 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9501 highest at $69,926 ; Tract 9502 lowest at $44,412.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9506 Runnels Co. | 4,708 | View › |
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Tract 9502 Runnels Co. | 2,124 | View › |
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Tract 9505 Runnels Co. | 1,984 | View › |
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Tract 9501 Runnels Co. | 1,064 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026