Apartments for rent in George West, TX

George West is a small town in Texas with a population of just over 2,000. Children under 5 account for a larger portion of the population here (9%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family, while young professionals are less well-represented. Only 24% of residents rent in George West, as home ownership is common in the town. At $962 per month, the average rent is just below the state average.

George West has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (21%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 7% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in George West: agriculture and retail. Together, these industries account for 13% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in construction, which ranks as the top field in the town. George West workers bring in an average annual income of nearly $54,000, less than the Texas average. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

George West has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 30% of workers, while public transportation is not used. Relatively few commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number is higher than the national average.