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TX area data

Carthage, TX

Carthage, TX.

Population: 13,271 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$202,867
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+42.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$205,017
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
14

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind, hail, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Panola County Sharpe Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+46 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$1,477
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
56.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,665
Average weekly wage
$1,159
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Mining, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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