Primary sources for Victoria, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Victoria, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Victoria, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Victoria, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Victoria, TX
Electricity rates in Victoria, Texas
Victoria, TX ranks 16 of 108 Texas cities for the share of mobile homes (6%). Victoria, Texas has 65,514 residents in 24,610 households; 62.7% heat with electricity.
Households in Victoria, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Victoria on the map
Victoria County, with Victoria marked
Who supplies Victoria
Victoria County lists 3 utilities for Victoria, TX, a city of 65,514: no plan prices, AEP Texas Central Company delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Victoria County page.
Outage risk around Victoria
Victoria, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 29 wind and 1 tornado, 45.8 per 100,000 residents of 65,514. Top gust near Victoria, TX: 66 knots, 76 mph. Damage near Victoria, TX: $183K.
Reports within 15 miles of Victoria, TX
wind and tornado reports, Victoria, TX
- 1'15
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| Victoria, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX, 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Victoria, TX, 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Victoria, TX, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Victoria, TX, 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Victoria, TX, 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Victoria, TX, 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Victoria, TX, 2022 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Victoria, TX, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Victoria, TX, 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Facts about Victoria
- Residents of Victoria, TX, ACS 2023
- 65,51458 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Victoria, TX
- $68,23365 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Victoria, TX
- 24,6102.66 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Victoria, TX
- 60.6%14,911 owners and 9,699 renter households
- Housing units in Victoria, TX
- 28,4893,879 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Victoria, TX
- 62.7%15,441 of 24,610 homes
- Land area of Victoria, TX
- 37.2 sq mi1,762.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Victoria, TX
- 2.9%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $68,233 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Victoria, TX
- 30NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 45.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Victoria, TX
- 198014,272 of 28,489 homes (50.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Victoria, TX
- $193,200$1,170 gross rent a month, 7.27% of value a year
Housing and heating in Victoria
Victoria, TX: 14,272 of 28,489 homes were built before 1980 and 6,895 in 2000 or later. Victoria, TX has 17,944 detached houses, 4,638 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,850 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Victoria, TX
% of homes by decade built, Victoria, TX
- 4pre-40
- 540s
- 1550s
- 1260s
- 1570s
- 1580s
- 1190s
- 1000s
- 1310s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Victoria, TX
| Victoria, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX, median year built | 1980 | 1982 | -2 years | 88 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, built before 1980 | 50.1% | 47.0% | +3.1 points | 19 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, built 2000 or later | 24.2% | 25.7% | -1.5 points | 86 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, detached houses | 63.0% | 65.6% | -2.6 points | 74 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 16.3% | 11.8% | +4.4 points | 63 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, mobile homes | 6.5% | 11.3% | -4.8 points | 16 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, renter households | 39.4% | 32.4% | +7.0 points | 53 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, median home value | $193,200 | $197,600 | -$4,400 | 83 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,170 | $1,151 | +$19 | 77 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, people per household | 2.62 | 2.63 | -0.01 | 64 of 108 |
Who lives in Victoria: income, cars, homes
In Victoria, TX, 1,733 households own no vehicle and 14,682 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 29,761 workers in Victoria, TX, 1,922 work from home, 23,801 drive alone, 248 ride transit and 533 walk. In Victoria, TX, 6,873 of 24,610 households earn under $35,000, 6,416 $35,000-$75,000, 8,217 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,104 $150,000 or more. 11,499 residents of Victoria, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.7. Victoria, TX homes: 16,675 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,351 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. In Victoria, TX, 4,586 of 9,224 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,507 households moved in since 2018 and 4,831 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Victoria, TX
| Victoria, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX, households under $35,000 | 27.9% | 25 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, households $150,000 or more | 12.6% | 80 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, residents below poverty | 18.0% | 28 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, median age | 34.7 | 59 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 58.5% | 78 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, households without a vehicle | 7.0% | 18 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 59.7% | 68 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, workers at home | 6.5% | 89 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, cost-burdened renters | 49.7% | 56 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, moved in since 2018 | 38.6% | 60 of 108 |
| Victoria, TX, moved in before 2000 | 19.6% | 16 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Victoria
Victoria, TX: 24,610 households at $1,948 a year per home for electricity (Victoria County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $47.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,120 a year per household.
| Group in Victoria, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Victoria, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX, all households | 24,610 | $1,948 | $47.9 million | 2.85% |
| Victoria, TX, homeowners | 14,911 | $2,203 | $32.8 million | 3.23% |
| Victoria, TX, renters | 9,699 | $1,426 | $13.8 million | 2.09% |
Analyst note on Victoria
Victoria, TX counts 65,514 residents in 24,610 households, on 37.2 square miles. 15,441 of the 24,610 occupied homes in Victoria, TX heat with electricity. Household income in Victoria, TX is $68,233; 14,911 of its 24,610 households own.
Victoria, TX has 28,489 housing units, 3,879 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Victoria Electric Coop, Inc, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Victoria, TX. Victoria, TX ranks 18 of 108 Texas cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1980).
Victoria, TX ranks 18 of 108 Texas cities for households without a vehicle (7.0%). Victoria, TX ranks 20 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest people working from home (6.5% of workers).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Victoria
Compare Victoria with nearby cities
| City near Victoria, TX | Distance from Victoria | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 65,514 | $68,233 | 1980 | $193,200 | 30 | 6.5% |
| Seguin, TX | 79.3 mi northwest | 31,789 (-33,725) | $61,896 (-$6,337) | 1984 (+4 yr) | $227,000 (+$33,800) | 61 (+31) | 7.9% (+1.5 pts) |
| Cibolo, TX | 90.2 mi northwest | 33,829 (-31,685) | $125,230 (+$56,997) | 2007 (+27 yr) | $324,600 (+$131,400) | 58 (+28) | 12.7% (+6.3 pts) |
| New Braunfels, TX | 90.8 mi northwest | 98,700 (+33,186) | $88,257 (+$20,024) | 2005 (+25 yr) | $315,100 (+$121,900) | 62 (+32) | 14.4% (+7.9 pts) |
| Schertz, TX | 91.6 mi northwest | 43,128 (-22,386) | $96,633 (+$28,400) | 2001 (+21 yr) | $292,100 (+$98,900) | 65 (+35) | 13.9% (+7.4 pts) |
| San Marcos, TX | 92.1 mi northwest | 68,920 (+3,406) | $51,030 (-$17,203) | 1998 (+18 yr) | $269,700 (+$76,500) | 59 (+29) | 10.1% (+3.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Victoria
| ZIP area touching Victoria, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Victoria | Share of Victoria's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 77901 (Victoria, TX) | 96.7% | 46.9% |
| 77904 (Victoria, TX) | 14.0% | 41.1% |
| 77905 (Victoria, TX) | 1.0% | 11.0% |
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Questions on Victoria
Victoria: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Victoria, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Victoria County lists 3 utilities.
Victoria: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Victoria, TX: rank 58 of 108 by its 65,514 residents, rank 65 of 108 by $68,233 median income.
Victoria: how many homes heat with electricity?
Victoria, TX: 15,441 of 24,610 occupied homes, 62.7%; Victoria County 68.1%.
Victoria: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 2.9% of the $68,233 median income in Victoria, TX.
Victoria: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Victoria, TX may be closed.
Victoria: damaging storms reported nearby?
30 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Victoria, TX, 2015 to 2025, 45.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Victoria?
Victoria, TX: median home built 1980; 14,272 of 28,489 homes (50.1%) predate 1980, 17,944 are detached and 4,638 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Victoria, TX households have no car?
1,733 households; 14,682 have two or more.
How many people in Victoria, TX work from home?
1,922 of 29,761 workers.
How many households in Victoria, TX earn under $35,000?
6,873 of 24,610, against 3,104 at $150,000 or more.