In Rusk, Texas, the median home price is $214,655, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $68,658; the population is 52,842; schools rate 4.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 281.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rusk at a glance
Population
52,842
Median Household Income
$68,658
Typical Home Value
$214,655
School District Rating
4.2
Violent Crime Rate
281.3
Avg Commute Time
26.6
About Rusk
Rusk has a population of 52,842. The median home value is $214,655, 30% below the Texas median. Median household income is $68,658 (13% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Henderson, Kilgore, and Tatum.
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 Rusk
8 towns, by population.
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Rusk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rusk?
- Rusk has a population of 52,842 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rusk?
- The median home value in Rusk is $214,655. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rusk?
- Median household income in Rusk is $68,658 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rusk in?
- Rusk is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Rusk?
- Rusk contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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