Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Early, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$880
Population
3,274
Renter Mix
28% Rent
An accessible town with excellent amenities
Rural
•
Quiet
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Accessible
Early is a rural community located along the intersection of U.S. Highways 67 and 84 on the Pecan Bayou. This secluded town features modest ranch-style homes and newly constructed apartments and townhomes. Since Early is situated along a major highway, residents have plenty of shopping and dining options from chain restaurants, big-box department stores, discount grocery stores, and more. Heartland Mall is a popular spot for families with a movie theater, trampoline park, and a skating rink. Early is also convenient to Howard Payne University, making it a great location for students, faculty, and staff. There are only a few small businesses in town but Early’s accessibility makes commuting to work a breeze. Early is a great place to rent in if privacy and convenience are at the top of your list.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,701
Average: $82,408
Education
735
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,701
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Early has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Early, TX is $881 for one bedroom, $1,082 for two bedrooms, and $1,165 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Early has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$881/month
144 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Early, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
255 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
262 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
272 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
272 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
366 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.