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Houses in Rusk, TX (Cherokee County) — Census median home value $153,500, county listing prices up about 5.0% over the past year. Market data for Rusk houses and the broader area.
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Rusk, TX is in Cherokee County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Rusk and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,332, with a median household income of $60,119. Census data puts the median value of houses in Rusk at $153,500.
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Market overview
Rusk housing market
Rusk is in Cherokee County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rusk and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$153,500
Population (Census ACS)
5,332
Median household income
$60,119
County price trend (2025)
5.04% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Rusk market snapshot
Population
5,332
County
Cherokee County
Median Household Income
$60,119
Median Home Value (city)
$153,500
Median Gross Rent
$876/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rusk's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $153,500.
County Price Trend
Cherokee County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.04% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Rusk has an estimated population of 5,332 and a median household income of $60,119, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Rusk's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Rusk
County guide: Cherokee County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Rusk.
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Nearby communities include Gallatin, Reklaw, Alto, New Summerfield, Jacksonville, Cuney, Troup, Wells, Bullard, Shadybrook.
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Census & home facts
Rusk data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,332
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$153,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$60,119
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$876
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.04%
Census place type
city
County
Cherokee County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.23 sq mi
Census GEOID
4863848
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Rusk
Schools
JACKSONVILLE ISD — 8 schools, 4,909 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cherokee addresses may be served by JACKSONVILLE ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Rusk FAQ
What are houses worth in Rusk, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rusk at $153,500.
How much do houses cost in Rusk, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Rusk, Census ACS data shows a median value of $153,500. Active listing prices in Cherokee County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rusk, TX?
Rusk houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cherokee County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Rusk, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rusk's population at approximately 5,332.
What's the median rent in Rusk, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rusk at approximately $876 per month.
What is the median household income in Rusk, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rusk at approximately $60,119.
Is the Rusk housing market growing?
Cherokee County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.04% annual change in 2025.
Is Rusk, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rusk's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Rusk, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest JACKSONVILLE ISD for many Rusk addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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