Titus County, Texas
Among the top 8% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 10% for amenities nearby
- bottom 17% for summer humidity
Titus County is a county in Texas with about 31,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include income tax, amenities nearby, and park & nature access. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.titus.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.3 in
muggy 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 82% of US counties
Home Value$139k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$808better than 52% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.27%better than 24% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.76%better than 87% of US counties
Unemployment4.0%better than 65% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.6 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.9 inbetter than 72% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 17% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.8better than 52% of US counties
School Quality57.5better than 56% of US counties
Violent Crime1416/100kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Crime1294/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Community
Population31,30156th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5893rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4558th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)42.7%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.5%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)45.0%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.7%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 75% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 41% of US counties
Airport Distance112 mibetter than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.9%better than 47% of US counties
Amenities Nearby12.46better than 90% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Titus County an affordable place to live?
- Titus County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Titus County?
- The median home value in Titus County is $139k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Titus County?
- Median household income in Titus County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Titus County?
- Median gross rent in Titus County is $808 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Titus County safe?
- Titus County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1416/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 1294/100k.
- What is the weather like in Titus County?
- Titus County averages 83°F in July and 46°F in January, with 48.6 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Titus County?
- Public-school quality in Titus County is about average, scoring better than 56% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Titus County?
- The average one-way commute in Titus County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)