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Aurora, TX
City in Wise County, Texas.
Population
1,760
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
473
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 4.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $105,962 a year, 35% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $341,800 (20% above Texas) and median rent is $1,185 a month.
Local data for Aurora, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,962
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$341,800
Median rent
$1,185/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
36.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (691), German Americans (172), Irish Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,064
21,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $6,564 per person
How people get to work
Aurora, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 36.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
940
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 36°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RhomeCity | 3.3 mi | 4.6 |
| BoydTown | 3.5 mi | 4.1 |
| NewarkCity | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| New FairviewCity | 4.2 mi | 18.9 |
| Pecan AcresCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 18.9 |
| BriarCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 20.3 |
| RenoCity | 8 mi | 13.2 |
| Pelican BayCity | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| AzleCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| SanctuaryTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| SpringtownCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| JustinCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| ParadiseCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| HasletCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| DecaturCity | 12 mi | 9.3 |
| DISHTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, TX in?
- Aurora is in Wise County, Texas.
- What is the population of Aurora, TX?
- About 1,760 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Rhome (3.3 mi), Boyd (3.5 mi), Newark (4.2 mi), New Fairview (4.2 mi), Pecan Acres (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023