The Town FilesAurora, Texas
City in Wise County · population 1,390 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $341,800
- Household income
- $105,962
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 34.7
Aurora is a city of 1,390 people in Wise County, Texas. The median home is worth $341,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Texas towns, better transit than 71% of Texas towns.
How Aurora ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Aurora is worth $341,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $105,962, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,185 a month. 84.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aurora | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,185 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $105,962 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 84.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Aurora
| People | Aurora | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.9% | — |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 36.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Aurora
July highs average 96.9°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aurora since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 2, 1957 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 1, 2024.
Severe weather in Wise County since 1996
Wise County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wise County
Wise County had 21,209 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,376 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Aurora itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near Aurora
- Rhome, TX1.8 mi · 1,630 people · home $260,100
- Newark, TX3.2 mi · 1,096 people · home $137,500
- Boyd, TX3.7 mi · 1,416 people · home $264,900
- Briar, TX4.6 mi · 7,035 people · home $405,900
- New Fairview, TX5.7 mi · 1,386 people · home $233,000
- Pecan Acres, TX6.3 mi · 4,808 people · home $493,500
- Reno, TX8.1 mi · 2,878 people · home $362,400
- Pelican Bay, TX9.2 mi · 2,049 people · home $181,800
Aurora questions
Is Aurora, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aurora scores better for retirees than 29% of Texas towns and quieter than 57%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Aurora?
The median owner-occupied home in Aurora is valued at $341,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,962, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,185 a month.
What is the weather like in Aurora?
July highs average 96.9°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Aurora get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aurora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 2, 1957. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)