Agua Dulce is a small town of 436 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,173
and a 13.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Agua Dulce stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Agua Dulce is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Agua Dulce city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.3
Agua Dulce's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Agua Dulce costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Agua Dulce, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,173
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Agua Dulce's violent crime rate is 27.3 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
27.3 /100k
Property Crime
174.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Agua Dulce is served primarily by AGUA DULCE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Agua Dulce, TX
National Avg
School District
AGUA DULCE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Agua Dulce sees average highs of 68.8°F in January
and 97.1°F in July,
with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Agua Dulce's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Agua Dulce roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
Agua Dulce's violent crime rate is 27.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 174.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Agua Dulce are operated by AGUA DULCE ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Agua Dulce, TX has a population of 436, a median household income of $53,173, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Agua Dulce averages 68.8°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Agua Dulce, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78330.
The population of Agua Dulce, Texas is 436 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Agua Dulce: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $84,600, median household income $53,173, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Agua Dulce side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.