In Wharton, Texas, the median home price is $245,348; median household income is $66,924; the population is 41,794; schools rate 4.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 439.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wharton at a glance
Population
41,794
Median Household Income
$66,924
Typical Home Value
$245,348
School District Rating
4.4
Violent Crime Rate
439.2
Avg Commute Time
25.7
About Wharton
Wharton has a population of 41,794. The median home value is $245,348, 20% below the Texas median. Median household income is $66,924 (15% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are El Campo, Wharton, and East Bernard.
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 Wharton
5 towns, by population.
Wharton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wharton?
- Wharton has a population of 41,794 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wharton?
- The median home value in Wharton is $245,348. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wharton?
- Median household income in Wharton is $66,924 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wharton in?
- Wharton is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Wharton?
- Wharton contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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