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Rising Star, TX area brief · Updated 2026-07-01
Rising Star, clearly.
Rising Star is a town in Eastland County, Texas, United States. Its population as of the 2020 census was 756.
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The 30-second read
Start with the numbers that shape a move.
These are planning signals, not a verdict. Verify the exact home, neighborhood, commute, parcel, and provider.
1.2× household income
22.6% of annual income
Median annual marker
What stands out
Rising Star deserves a complete cost check.
Housing is the first filter
The 1.2× home-value-to-income marker makes taxes, insurance, dues, and repairs part of the decision.
Rent needs a listing check
$596/mo is a planning marker. Current listings, fees, utilities, and commute costs still decide fit.
Context must stay labeled
City metrics are preferred. State or coordinate-derived signals remain labeled so they are not mistaken for address-level facts.
Costs and affordability
47/100Rising Star Affordability Snapshot
City ACS marker where available
4.4× annual rent coverage
Verify parcel and exemptions
Provider and usage still matter
Housing
CompareHousing and Ownership Checks
Public city estimate where available
Screen before parcel-level costs
Not a live listing feed
Median marker, not a parcel quote
Verify listing condition, insurance, association dues, inspection scope, tax exemptions, and current financing.
Rising Star locator
City Location
TexasRising Star
Census coordinate
Census coordinate
EPA and USGS context
Outdoors and Nearby Features
EPA context where available
Average context, not a route
GNIS features within the mapped radius
GNIS features within the mapped radius
CDC PLACES context
Community Health Signals
Community estimate
Community estimate
Coverage-gap context
Community estimate
Community estimates are not diagnosis, medical advice, or provider availability.
Health and economy
Employment, Education, and Momentum
City or labeled state context
Texas context when city data is unavailable
Educational attainment
Community profile
Safety context
Labeled Public Safety References
Texas state context
Texas state context
Texas state context
Texas state context
State-context caveat: these values are not a city crime rate, neighborhood score, or address-level safety ranking.
Nearby comparisons
Open compareRising Star-Area Peer Cards
Homeowner planning
Homeowner Planning Guides
Project guides connected to Rising Star housing, weather, utility, and maintenance decisions.
Roof Replacement
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$8,000-$24,000Open guideHVAC Installation
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$5,500-$14,500Open guidePlumber Rates
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$85-$165/hrOpen guideElectrician Rates
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$90-$175/hrOpen guideConcrete & Flatwork
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$3,000-$18,000Open guideDecks & Outdoor Structures
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$4,500-$28,000Open guideFoundation Repair
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$2,500-$18,000Open guideGarage Door Repair
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$180-$1,800Open guideBuilt to be checked
Sources, freshness, and limits.
Four primary sources stay visible. Open the compact details for the remaining providers, metric notes, and methodology.
Public data used for local planning context.
Public data used for local planning context.
Population, income, housing, and commute data.
State electricity price reference.
More sources, metric notes, and methodology
State labor-market reference.
Community health estimates from the CDC.
Community health estimates from the CDC.
Home price trend data where coverage is available.
Home price trend data where coverage is available.
Place names and natural feature names.
Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.
Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.
Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.
Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.
Business establishment counts.
Business establishment counts.
Business establishment counts.
Population, income, housing, and commute data.
Population, income, housing, and commute data.
Broad safety data only where reliable public coverage is available.
Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.
Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.
Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.
- Home Price Trends: Rising Star, TX includes home price trend information where reliable local or state data is available.
- Outdoor Features: Rising Star, TX includes nearby natural features when they can be matched to the area.
- Local Businesses: Rising Star, TX includes business count information to help you understand the local economy.
- Safety Notes: Rising Star, TX may include broad safety notes when reliable public data is available.
Values may use city, state, or coordinate-derived geography. Each contextual field is labeled; address-level costs and risks require direct verification.
Dashboard data updated 2026-07-01.