Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★3.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in East Mountain, TX
Explore East Mountain and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.0 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
East Mountain at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population958
Median Household Income$64,375
Median Home Value$196,900
Median Gross Rent$1,005
Median Age40.5
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment4.6%
Work From Home4.1%
Homeownership65.4%
Housing Vacancy12.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
East Mountain is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in East Mountain Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in East Mountain and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in East Mountain
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$196,900
Median Gross Rent$1,005
Homeownership65.4%
Housing Vacancy12.1%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for East Mountain, TX
Median Household Income$64,375
Unemployment4.6%
Work From Home4.1%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in East Mountain and how households are structured
Population958
Median Age40.5
Average Household Size2.7
East Mountain is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in East Mountain
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for East Mountain point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High93.4°F
Average Winter Low35.6°F
Annual Rainfall51.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.9 in.
Seasonal Life in East Mountain
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
East Mountain & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
East Mountain spans Gregg and Upshur counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within East Mountain especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for East Mountain shows a population of about 958. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Gregg County and Upshur County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects East Mountain with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.