Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
12%
Commerce
Commerce, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$825
Population
10,616
Renter Mix
62% Rent
A charming Northeast Texas college town
Rural
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Suburb
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Affordable
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College
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Located about 65 miles northeast of Downtown Dallas, the rural city of Commerce is perhaps best known as the home of Texas A&M University – Commerce, one of the state’s oldest institutions of higher learning. The university serves around 12,000 students, compared to the city’s permanent population of around 8,500, so it is fair to say that college culture is a major part of everyday life in Commerce. The campus dominates the west side of town, with a small downtown district located a few blocks to the northeast hosting a thriving dining and nightlife scene.
Known as the Bois d’Arc Capital of Texas, the community’s most popular event is arguably the annual Bois d’Arc Bash, an autumn celebration incorporating concerts, barbecue cook-offs, a parade, and street vendors. The local rental market features a mix of apartments and houses suitable for a variety of budgets and lifestyles.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,898
Average: $57,279
Education
2,446
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,075
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Commerce has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Commerce, TX is $618 for a studio, $823 for one bedroom, $1,036 for two bedrooms, and $1,226 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Commerce has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$823/month
613 Sq Ft
House
$1,515/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Albert C Williams Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
331 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
465 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.