Life in Joshua research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Joshua over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Joshua:
The population in Joshua is 8,279.
The median home value in Joshua is $350,716.
The median income in Joshua is $60,466.
The cost of living in Joshua is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Joshua is $1,286.
The unemployment rate in Joshua is 1.5%.
The poverty rate in Joshua is 18.7%.
The average high in Joshua is 76.6° and the average low is 53.7°.
Crime in Joshua summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Joshua. Key points include:
There were 71 total crimes in Joshua in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Joshua is 767.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Joshua is 64.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Joshua is 703.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Joshua is -63.77% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Joshua / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 71 | 767.9 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 64.9 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 43.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 65 | 703.0 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 32.4 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 55 | 594.9 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 75.7 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Joshua summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Joshua. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Joshua is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Joshua is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Joshua is $350,716.
The median income in Joshua is $60,466.
| Living Expense | Joshua | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 106 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 112 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Joshua is 76.6° and the average low is 53.7°.
There are 52.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Joshua |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 52.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.6 |
The current population in Joshua is 8,279. The population has increased 43.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,279 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 8,004 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 7,722 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 7,818 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 7,477 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 7,106 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 6,800 | 7.7% |
| 2016 | 6,316 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 5,966 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,935 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,910 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,904 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,874 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 5,786 | - |
78.2% White with 6,473 White residents.
4.3% African American with 356 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 57 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 24 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.7% Other with 138 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 121 Two Or More residents.
13.4% Hispanic with 1,110 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Joshua | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.3% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 13.4% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Joshua is 57.1% female with 4,731 female residents.
Joshua is 42.9% male with 3,547 male residents.
| Gender | Joshua | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Joshua completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Joshua completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Joshua completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Joshua completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Joshua completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Joshua completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Joshua completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Joshua completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Joshua completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Joshua | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
11.0% of households in Joshua earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Joshua earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Joshua earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Joshua earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.6% of households in Joshua earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Joshua earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.0% of households in Joshua earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Joshua earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Joshua earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.3% of households in Joshua earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Joshua | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.0% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% |