City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Pilot Point, TX

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

4,829
Residents
$79,128
Median income
$268,300
Median home
$1,931
Median rent (state)

Pilot Point - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Pilot Point places in the 61st percentile for household income and the 75th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

61st
percentile, household income
59th
percentile, home value
80th
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75th
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: Pilot Point, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 4,829 residents in Pilot Point, a small town within Texas. Pilot Point households earn a median of $79,128 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.1%. Pilot Point's housing stock carries a median value of $268,300, and the median resident age is 35.3 years. 27.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 53.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 520 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 1168% from five years earlier. Pilot Point reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 739.8 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,931 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Commute times here average 23.8 minutes, with 75.6% driving alone and 15.1% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 96.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

4,829 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$79,128 /yr

Poverty 5.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Pilot Point compare to other US cities?

Where Pilot Point sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 61% higher than other cities
Home value 59% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 75% 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: Pilot Point ranks #159 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 Pilot Point'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.

61stIncome percentile
75thSafety percentile

61st percentile nationally for median household income · 75th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Pilot Point's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Pilot Point'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 56 Avg. percentile National median
Pilot Point'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 Pilot Point's home value compares nationally

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

$268,300 41st percentile more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $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. Pilot Point $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 - Pilot Point, TX Pilot Point, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Pilot Point, 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 Pilot Point, TX median $79,128/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%
Pilot Point, 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 Pilot Point, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 27.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.2%

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

Population
4,829
Median Income
$79,128
Median Home Value
$268,300
Median Age
35.3
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Labor force participation
53.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
739.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
77.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
662.7
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
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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4,000 residents6,000 residents8,000 residents10,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,420 residents 8,052 residents ▲ +82.2%
Pilot Point's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
520
housing units authorized
Single-Family
520
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
107.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 41
2020 96
2021 106
2022 399
2023 341
2024 520

Permit volume increased 1168% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
23.8 minutes
Drive Alone
75.6%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
15.1%

Based on 1,956 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 Pilot Point sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,931/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

North Alamo
4,843 people
Carrizo Springs
4,800 people
Zapata
4,879 people
Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County)
4,884 people
Richwood
4,766 people
Progreso
4,918 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pilot Point's 4,829 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Indian Wells, CA
4,830 people
South Bay, FL
4,828 people
Glendive, MT
4,831 people
Venersborg, WA
4,827 people
Wauna, WA
4,831 people
Okauchee Lake, WI
4,827 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Pilot Point's $79,128 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sabattus, ME
$79,125 median income
Madison, GA
$79,133 median income
Billington Heights, NY
$79,123 median income
Ipswich, SD
$79,135 median income
Red Chute, LA
$79,119 median income
Carleton, NE
$79,118 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pilot Point, 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 Pilot Point, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 70.3% 24.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 34.1% White 70.3% Black or African American 2.8% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.3% Two or more races 24.7% 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 Pilot Point 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
Pilot Point (this city) 4,829 $79,128
North Alamo 4,843 $53,195
Carrizo Springs 4,800 $36,077
Zapata 4,879 $37,653
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pilot Point, TX?

What is the population of Pilot Point, TX? +

Pilot Point, TX counts 4,829 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Pilot Point, TX? +

Pilot Point households earn a median of $79,128 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Pilot Point? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pilot Point; 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 Pilot Point, TX safe? +

Pilot Point has a total crime rate of 739.8 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 Pilot Point, TX? +

A typical home in Pilot Point is worth $268,300, 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.

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

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