Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
21%
Emory
Emory, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$815
Population
1,413
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A peaceful small town in East Texas
Historic
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Quaint
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Close-Knit
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Charming
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Located about an hour’s drive east from Dallas, Emory is a charming small town in the heart of Rains County. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in Emory, where neighbors tend to know each other. Residents also delight in Emory’s tranquil atmosphere, in addition to its many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Emory is home to scenic local parks like Sandy Creek Park and Ruby Mckeowan Park. The town also sits between Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni, two major area destinations for fishing and more. Direct access to U.S. 69 makes getting around from Emory simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,604
Average: $76,099
Education
130
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
479
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Emory has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Emory, TX is $815 for one bedroom, $888 for two bedrooms, and $1,184 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emory has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$815/month
606 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
385 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
425 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
507 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.