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Terrell, Texas

city · Kaufman County

At a glance

20,366
Population
$218,500
Median home value (all homes)
28% below U.S. median
$282,678
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,232/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$65,842
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
27.3 min
Average commute
84.5%
Homes with broadband
70.39%
Locations with fiber available
7.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing10% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates79.4%
College graduates15.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Terrell Economic Development
The Terrell Economic Development Corporation helps existing businesses relocate or expand and assists new startups, offering incentives and site selection support to grow business in Terrell, Texas.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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