Texas has a population of approximately 28,862,581 and experiences a population change rate of 38.42%. The population density is 110.5 / sq mi .

The median household income for Texas is $67,321, with 10,239,341 households and an average household size of 2.76.

The median value of a home in Texas is $297,600 with an appreciation rate of 19.60%. 55.90% of housing in the state is owned while 33.66% is rented.

The cost of living in Texas is 101.8 %.

The unemployment rate in Texas is 3.70%, and recent job growth is at 2.67%. Future job growth is projected at 49.05%.

The sales tax rate in Texas is 8.25%, while the income tax rate is 0.00% .

School expenditures in Texas are $13,606, and the school ratio is 15:1.

The average high temperature in July is 94 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 35.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.3 inches per year, with 1.5 inches of snow per year.