77 Apartments for rent in Center, TX

Center, a small town in Texas, has a population of slightly less than 5,000. Families with young children are a common sight, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the population, though young adults outpace national averages as well. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 35, is younger than most cities in Texas. The majority of residents own their homes in Center, and 43% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $584 per month, which is $444/month less than the state average.

Averaging about 15 minutes, Center's commute time outperforms the state average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (29%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.

Among Center residents older than 25, 9% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 1% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Center: education and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 10% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in construction, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Center workers earn an average annual income of around $34,000, about $39,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Texas. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.