The Town FilesDetroit, Texas
Town in Red River County · population 704 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,500
- Household income
- $47,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 40.1
Detroit is a town of 704 people in Red River County, Texas. The median home is worth $94,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Texas towns, quieter than 77% of Texas towns, hipper than 74% of Texas towns.
How Detroit 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 Detroit is worth $94,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $47,500, which is more affordable than 80% of Texas towns. Median rent is $540 a month. 69.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Detroit | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $540 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $47,500 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Detroit
| People | Detroit | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 32.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Detroit
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 49.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Detroit since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 4, 2022 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 184 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Red River County since 1996
Red River County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Red River County
Red River County had 2,668 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,334 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Detroit itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Detroit
3 public schools with 497 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT EL | PK-5 | 226 | 11.3 |
| DETROIT H S | 9-12 | 148 | 9.3 |
| DETROIT J H | 6-8 | 123 | 10.3 |
Towns near Detroit
- Blossom, TX6.9 mi · 1,402 people · home $120,700
- Deport, TX9.5 mi · 550 people · home $91,400
- Reno, TX12.3 mi · 3,454 people · home $235,600
- Clarksville, TX12.6 mi · 2,857 people · home $53,700
- Bogata, TX13.5 mi · 1,074 people · home $94,300
- Paris, TX16.1 mi · 24,476 people · home $150,000
- Powderly, TX16.9 mi · 1,261 people · home $221,300
- Valliant, OK26.2 mi · 819 people · home $106,600
Detroit questions
Is Detroit, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Detroit scores better for retirees than 72% of Texas towns and quieter than 77%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Detroit?
The median owner-occupied home in Detroit is valued at $94,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,500, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $540 a month.
What is the weather like in Detroit?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Detroit get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Detroit since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 4, 2022. 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)