In Childress, Texas, the median home price is $138,773, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $58,654; the population is 6,743; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 165.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Childress at a glance
Population
6,743
Median Household Income
$58,654
Typical Home Value
$138,773
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
165.5
Avg Commute Time
25.4
About Childress
Childress has a population of 6,743. The median home value is $138,773, 55% below the Texas median. Median household income is $58,654 (25% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Childress and North Childress.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Childress
2 towns, by population.
County rankings in Texas
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- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Texas
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Texas
Childress at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Childress?
- Childress has a population of 6,743 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Childress?
- The median home value in Childress is $138,773. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Childress?
- Median household income in Childress is $58,654 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Childress in?
- Childress is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Childress?
- Childress contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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