Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
13%
Gatesville, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$604
Population
14,312
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Gatesville is “Spur Capital of Texas” and offers family-friendly fun in Coryell
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Museum
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Family-Friendly
Not far from Waco, Killeen, and Temple is the city of Gatesville, which was dubbed the “Spur Capital of Texas” by state legislation in 2001. How did it receive that title? Coryell County Museum houses approximately 10,000 pairs of spurs – one pair having been previously owned by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
Gatesville has a ton of family-friendly activities, including watching movies at the Last Drive In Picture Show drive-in theater, Splash Park, and live band performances at the country music hall. You’ll also discover golfing at the nearby country club, expansive parks and greenspaces with walking trails, and Fort Gates on Route 36.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,013
Average: $74,293
Education
1,460
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,902
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gatesville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gatesville, TX is $604 for one bedroom, and $801 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gatesville has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$604/month
559 Sq Ft
House
$1,392/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gatesville, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
611 Students
Gatesville Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
585 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
289 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
428 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
795 Students
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Points of Interest
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Military Bases
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- Killeen Municipal
- Robert Gray AAF
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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.
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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.