The Town FilesMineola, Texas
City in Wood County · population 4,823 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,700
- Household income
- $53,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 41.3
Mineola is a city of 4,823 people in Wood County, Texas. The median home is worth $215,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Texas towns, hipper than 96% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns.
How Mineola 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 Mineola is worth $215,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $53,000, which is more affordable than 14% of Texas towns. Median rent is $931 a month. 56.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mineola | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $931 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 56.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mineola
| People | Mineola | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 13.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mineola
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 46.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mineola since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 3, 1979 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Wood County
Wood County had 10,611 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,289 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Mineola itself the ACS puts it at 10.7%.
Public schools in Mineola
4 public schools with 1,662 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINEOLA H S | 9-12 | 480 | 9.6 |
| MINEOLA PRI | PK-2 | 470 | 13.4 |
| MINEOLA EL | 3-5 | 374 | 13.9 |
| MINEOLA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 338 | 10.9 |
Towns near Mineola
- Hideaway, TX11.0 mi · 3,201 people · home $335,100
- Lindale, TX11.8 mi · 6,059 people · home $272,800
- Van, TX12.8 mi · 2,664 people · home $169,900
- Grand Saline, TX13.6 mi · 3,107 people · home $119,600
- Holly Lake Ranch, TX16.9 mi · 2,951 people · home $260,200
- Canton, TX23.3 mi · 4,229 people · home $219,900
- Winnsboro, TX23.7 mi · 3,455 people · home $172,000
- Chandler, TX23.9 mi · 3,275 people · home $246,300
Mineola questions
Is Mineola, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mineola scores better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns and quieter than 45%. 27.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Mineola?
The median owner-occupied home in Mineola is valued at $215,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,000, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $931 a month.
What is the weather like in Mineola?
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Mineola get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mineola since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 3, 1979. 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)