In Kaufman, Texas, the median home price is $299,700, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $89,485; the population is 172,604; schools rate 4.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 177.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 35.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kaufman at a glance
Population
172,604
Median Household Income
$89,485
Typical Home Value
$299,700
School District Rating
4.0
Violent Crime Rate
177.5
Avg Commute Time
35.6
About Kaufman
Kaufman has a population of 172,604. The median home value is $299,700, 2% below the Texas median. Median household income is $89,485 (14% above the Texas median). The most populated towns are Forney, Terrell, and Kaufman.
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 Kaufman
6 towns, by population.
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Kaufman at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kaufman?
- Kaufman has a population of 172,604 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kaufman?
- The median home value in Kaufman is $299,700. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kaufman?
- Median household income in Kaufman is $89,485 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kaufman in?
- Kaufman is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Kaufman?
- Kaufman contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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