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TX area data

Center, TX

Center, TX.

Population: 12,621 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,382
1-year appreciation
-4.7%
3-year appreciation
-8.8%
5-year appreciation
-11.7%
10-year appreciation
+16.0%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$239,430
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, drought, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Center Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+83 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$1,188
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
40.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,236
Average weekly wage
$962
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Mining, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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