Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Fort Stockton, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$696
Population
8,244
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A historic Texas town with a sense of seclusion
Suburban
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Secluded
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Affordable
A secluded suburb of west Texas, Fort Stockton offers a family-friendly vibe and a close-knit community. Though Fort Stockton is secluded from major metro areas, it’s situated directly on Interstate 10, making it very accessible. Locals often frequent James Rooney Memorial Park for its playgrounds, walking trails, swimming pool, and open green space. Several local restaurants are scattered around town, along with small businesses, markets, churches, public schools, and affordable apartments. Major retailers reside along Dickinson Boulevard, running right through town. After you find your rental in Fort Stockton, check out Paisano Pete and Historic Fort Stockton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,446
Average: $75,345
Education
1,020
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,612
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fort Stockton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Stockton, TX is $696 for one bedroom, and $1,285 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Stockton has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$696/month
468 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Stockton, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
Fort Stockton Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
333 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
515 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
515 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
698 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
698 Students
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† 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 June 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.