City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Magnolia, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Magnolia - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,230
Residents
$70,516
Median income
$285,200
Median home
$1,573
Median rent (state)

Magnolia - the verdict

Nationally, Magnolia sits in the 50th percentile for household income and the 84th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

50th
percentile, household income
62nd
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
84th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Magnolia, TX

3,230 people live in Magnolia, Texas - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Magnolia brings in $70,516 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.9%. Magnolia's housing stock carries a median value of $285,200, and the median resident age is 32.9 years. About 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 67.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 352 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 577% from five years earlier. Magnolia reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 525.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Texas scores 97.1 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,573 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Texas run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 95.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

3,230 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$70,516 /yr

Poverty 8.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Magnolia compare to other US cities?

Magnolia measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 50% higher than other cities
Home value 62% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities
Safety 84% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Magnolia ranks #105 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Magnolia's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

50thIncome percentile
84thSafety percentile

50th percentile nationally for median household income · 84th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Magnolia's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Magnolia's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 57 Avg. percentile National median
Magnolia's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Magnolia's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$285,200 38th percentile more affordable than 38% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Magnolia $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Magnolia, TX Magnolia, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Magnolia, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Magnolia, TX median $70,516/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Magnolia, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Magnolia, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 27.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,230
Median Income
$70,516
Median Home Value
$285,200
Median Age
32.9
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Labor force participation
67.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
525.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
50.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
475.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
16
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,000 residents4,000 residents6,000 residents8,000 residents10,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,037 residents 8,095 residents ▲ +166.5%
Magnolia's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
352
housing units authorized
Single-Family
304
detached homes
Multifamily
48
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
109
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 52
2020 103
2021 272
2022 817
2023 472
2024 352

Permit volume increased 577% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
72.6%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.3%
Work from Home
13.4%
Other
0.9%

Based on 1,718 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Magnolia sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,573/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Presidio
3,226 people
Weimar
3,240 people
Beach City
3,214 people
Paloma Creek
3,250 people
Hideaway
3,259 people
Val Verde Park
3,197 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Magnolia's 3,230 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Port Richey, FL
3,229 people
Kalaeloa, HI
3,229 people
Roselawn, IN
3,231 people
Louisiana, MO
3,231 people
Perkins, OK
3,229 people
Blennerhassett, WV
3,229 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Magnolia's $70,516 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Belle Plaine, IA
$70,517 median income
Dover, NJ
$70,519 median income
Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM
$70,521 median income
Hammondsport, NY
$70,521 median income
Monona, IA
$70,509 median income
Lakewood, WA
$70,524 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Magnolia, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Magnolia, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 68.5% 8.8% 11.5% 10.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 21.1% White 68.5% Black or African American 8.8% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 11.5% Two or more races 10.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Magnolia compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Magnolia (this city) 3,230 $70,516
Presidio 3,226 $16,762
Weimar 3,240 $64,103
Beach City 3,214 $146,227
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Magnolia, TX?

What is the population of Magnolia, TX? +

Magnolia, TX counts 3,230 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, TX? +

Median annual household income in Magnolia runs $70,516, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Magnolia? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Magnolia; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Magnolia, TX safe? +

Magnolia has a total crime rate of 525.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Magnolia, TX? +

Magnolia's median home value sits at $285,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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