Town in Tyler County

Living in Ivanhoe, TX

F

729th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 2 of 100

Ivanhoe gets an overall grade of F and ranks 729th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and home ownership, and trails on jobs and income and errands and things to do.

  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)
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Where Ivanhoe is in Texas.
Population
1,376+3.5% since 2020
Median rent
$1,17017% lower than Texas
Median home value
$98,20065% lower than Texas
Household income
$52,054Median
Average commute
27 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe is a town in Tyler County. 1,376 people lived here in 2025, up 3.5% from 2020. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 46.5, 31% of households have children, 78% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $52,054 a year (34% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Ivanhoe

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,170, 17% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.

Cons of living in Ivanhoe

  • Higher unemployment. 8.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Higher poverty. 33% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires as very high here.

Who Ivanhoe suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 4% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 34% lower than the Texas median, with 1 restaurant and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 2% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 15% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 16% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 81% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,170 is 17% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 8% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,170 is 17% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 48% for people on a budget.

Ivanhoe report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Ivanhoe with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,170, homes cost 1.9x income.

    60 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $52,054, 8.5% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade D

    Not enough data.

    17 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    0 grocery stores, 1 restaurant, 0 parks mapped in town.

    8 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 27 min, 2.9% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D-

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    15% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs US towns

Where Ivanhoe stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Home value to income: 1.9x48% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%15 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median rent: $1,17017% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Vacant homes: 35%26 points higher than Texas (9.4%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%22 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • People below the poverty line: 33%19 points higher than Texas (14%)

Cost of living in Ivanhoe

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Ivanhoe is $1,170 a month, 17% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $47,000 a year. Right now 48% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $854 for a one-bedroom, $1,117 for a two-bedroom and $1,331 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $98,200, 65% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $538 before tax, or $670 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Ivanhoe pays $1,588 a year, 62% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in IvanhoeStudio$8491 bedroom$8542 bedrooms$1,1173 bedrooms$1,3314 bedrooms$1,609
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Tyler County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent17% lower than Texas$1,170$1,403$1,413
Median home value65% lower than Texas$98,200$283,800$332,700
Home value to income48% lower than Texas1.9x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Texas48%52%51%
Median property tax per year62% lower than Texas$1,588$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Texas78%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$670
Mortgage payment
$538
Property tax
$132
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $98,200 home in Ivanhoe, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Daily life in Ivanhoe

Everyday places mapped inside Ivanhoe, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 27 minutes, about the same as the Texas average. 3% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

The median household income is $52,054, income per person is $29,942, unemployment is 8.5% and 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
1
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
0
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income34% lower than Texas$52,054$78,476$80,734
Income per person27% lower than Texas$29,942$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Texas8.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line19 points higher than Texas33%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Texas12%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher5 points lower than Texas81%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance5 points lower than Texas15%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than Texas81%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commuteAbout the same as Texas27 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Texas2.9%14%15%
Workers who work from home2.9%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Ivanhoe

Under 1818%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6439%
65 and over25%

Median age 46.5 years. 31% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White69%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black11%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race4.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 38°F. There are about 110 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 57 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Ivanhoe30°50°70°90°62J66F73M80A87M92J95J95A90S82O72N64DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Wildwood, 10 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Ivanhoe

Nearby, Woodville gets an F, Kountze gets a C+ and Silsbee gets a D. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. FWoodvilleTown, 2,755 people6 mi
  2. C+KountzeTown, 2,367 people22 mi
  3. DSilsbeeTown, 6,842 people27 mi
  4. D-JasperTown, 7,299 people30 mi
  5. DKirbyvilleTown, 2,032 people31 mi
  6. DLivingstonTown, 5,718 people31 mi

Living in Ivanhoe: common questions

Is Ivanhoe, TX a good place to live?

Ivanhoe gets an overall grade of F and ranks 729th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and home ownership, and trails on jobs and income and errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Ivanhoe?

Median rent in Ivanhoe is $1,170 a month, 17% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $98,200, 65% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $670, including property tax.

Does Ivanhoe flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Ivanhoe as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Ivanhoe?

Summers in Ivanhoe peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 38°F. Expect around 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 57 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Ivanhoe?

The average one-way commute is 27 min, about the same as the Texas average. About 2.9% of workers work from home.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.