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Living in Elm Creek, TX
Explore Elm Creek and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.3 / 10
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Elm Creek at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population3,680
Median Household Income$52,263
Median Home Value$170,100
Median Age33.0
Average Household Size3.5
Unemployment5.5%
Work From Home15.9%
Homeownership89.4%
Housing Vacancy12.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Elm Creek 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
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Elm Creek
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$170,100
Homeownership89.4%
Housing Vacancy12.8%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Elm Creek, TX
Median Household Income$52,263
Unemployment5.5%
Work From Home15.9%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Elm Creek and how households are structured
Population3,680
Median Age33.0
Average Household Size3.5
Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Elm Creek point to very hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High97.5°F
Average Winter Low39.7°F
Annual Rainfall20.8 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Elm Creek
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
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.
Elm Creek is located in Maverick County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Maverick County.
County Intelligence
Elm Creek & Maverick County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Elm Creek is located in Maverick County, Texas.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Elm Creek.
Current NarrowTheList data for Elm Creek shows a population of about 3,680. 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
Maverick County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Elm Creek.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.