Apartments for rent in Waskom, TX

Waskom, a small town in Texas, has a population of slightly more than 2,000. At an average age of just over 40, the town's population is older than most cities in Texas. Only 23% of residents rent in Waskom, as home ownership is common in the town. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $713/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Waskom will save around $3,800 compared to the state average.

Many Waskom residents work in one of two industries: entertainment and retail. Together, these industries account for 11% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 5% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just over $56,000, Waskom workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Waskom has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (26%) compared to the national average. In addition, 5% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Waskom has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Many residents (33%) commute to work by car, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.