City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Tioga, TX

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

1,212
Residents
$86,477
Median income
$290,900
Median home
$1,351
Median rent (state)

Tioga - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Tioga places in the 68th percentile for household income and the 99th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

68th
percentile, household income
64th
percentile, home value
50th
percentile, median rent
99th
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: Tioga, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,212 residents in Tioga, a small town within Texas. Median household income here is $86,477 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.2%. Home values in Tioga run a median of $290,900, and the median resident age is 37.5 years. Educational attainment runs 23.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 65.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 11 residential building permits were authorized in Tioga (Construction Slowdown), down 66% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Tioga reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 0.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,351 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 80.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

1,212 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$86,477 /yr

Poverty 5.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Tioga compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 68% higher than other cities
Home value 64% pricier than other cities
Median rent 50% pricier than other cities
Safety 99% 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: Tioga ranks #11 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Tioga against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Tioga toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,505 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Tioga ranks #282 - the 81st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Tioga only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#373 of 1,520
75th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#542 of 1,663
67th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#282 of 1,505
81st percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#1,098 of 1,663
34th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#543 of 1,663
67th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

68thIncome percentile
99thSafety percentile

68th percentile nationally for median household income · 99th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Tioga's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Tioga'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 70 Avg. percentile National median
Tioga'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 Tioga's home value compares nationally

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

$290,900 36th percentile more affordable than 36% 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. Tioga $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 - Tioga, TX Tioga, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Tioga, 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 Tioga, TX median $86,477/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%
Tioga, 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 Tioga, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.1%

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

Population
1,212
Median Income
$86,477
Median Home Value
$290,900
Median Age
37.5
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
0.0
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
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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1,100 residents1,150 residents1,200 residents1,250 residents1,300 residents1,350 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,161 residents 1,302 residents ▲ +12.1%
Tioga's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
11
housing units authorized
Single-Family
11
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
9.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 32
2020 11
2021 16
2022 34
2023 10
2024 11

Permit volume decreased 66% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
84.6%
Carpool
4.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.2%
Work from Home
6.8%

Based on 661 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 Tioga sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,351/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
80.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Big Sandy
1,215 people
Florence
1,215 people
Tiki Island
1,209 people
Clint
1,208 people
Lasara
1,208 people
Newark
1,221 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Tioga's 1,212 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Skagway, AK
1,212 people
Jones Valley, CA
1,212 people
Dasher, GA
1,212 people
Martinsville, IL
1,212 people
Erin, TN
1,212 people
Altoona, AL
1,211 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Tioga's $86,477 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Kaneville, IL
$86,477 median income
Oakdale, CA
$86,478 median income
Daphne, AL
$86,479 median income
Mokelumne Hill, CA
$86,480 median income
Silt, CO
$86,484 median income
Maryland Heights, MO
$86,485 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Tioga, 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 Tioga, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.3% White 94.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.2% American Indian 1.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.3% Two or more races 2.5% 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 Tioga 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
Tioga (this city) 1,212 $86,477
Big Sandy 1,215 $41,806
Florence 1,215 $72,743
Tiki Island 1,209 $124,000
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Tioga, TX?

What is the population of Tioga, TX? +

Tioga, TX counts 1,212 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

The median household income in Tioga is $86,477 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Tioga? +

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

Tioga has a total crime rate of 0.0 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 Tioga, TX? +

The median home value in Tioga is $290,900, 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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