In Gaines, Texas, the median home price is $238,284, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $74,132; the population is 22,232; schools rate 3.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 115.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Gaines at a glance
Population
22,232
Median Household Income
$74,132
Typical Home Value
$238,284
School District Rating
3.8
Violent Crime Rate
115.3
Avg Commute Time
26.2
About Gaines
Gaines has a population of 22,232. The median home value is $238,284, 22% below the Texas median. Median household income is $74,132 (6% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Seminole and Seagraves.
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 Gaines
2 towns, by population.
County rankings in Texas
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- 10Best school ratingsTexas School Rankings by County

- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Texas

- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Texas

- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Texas

Gaines at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Gaines?
- Gaines has a population of 22,232 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Gaines?
- The median home value in Gaines is $238,284. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Gaines?
- Median household income in Gaines is $74,132 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Gaines in?
- Gaines is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Gaines?
- Gaines 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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