Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Giddings
Giddings, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$894
Population
6,415
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Great schools abound in this Texan suburb
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Giddings is a small town in the suburbs of Texas situated between Austin and Houston. The city is about 60 miles east of Austin and about 100 miles west of Houston. Though major metro areas are within driving distance via Austin Street, Giddings offers its residents a secluded, small-town feel that’s very alluring to renters. This family-friendly suburb boasts excellent public schools and safe residential neighborhoods.
To top it off, Giddings provides affordable rentals ranging from apartments and houses to townhomes. There’s something for everyone in this suburban oasis. Historic landmarks like the Lee County Courthouse reside in the heart of Giddings, along with an array of local businesses and conveniences from locally owned restaurants and markets to antique shops and banks. Residents enjoy the open green space and playground at City Park, and you’ll often find locals dining at one of the restaurants around town like Reba’s, a cozy pizzeria.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,411
Average: $63,555
Education
768
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,123
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Giddings has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
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 Giddings, TX is $894 for one bedroom, $969 for two bedrooms, and $1,119 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Giddings has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$894/month
660 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Giddings, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
574 Students
Public
Grades K-5
248 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
455 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
653 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.