What are the schools like in Azle, TX?

Azle is served primarily by AZLE ISD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Azle?

The median household income in Azle, TX is $83,081 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Azle, TX?

Azle has an average high temperature of 56.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

Azle, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Azle, TX affordable or expensive?

Azle's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Azle is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $228,400 and the median rent is $1,242 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Azle, TX?

Azle has a violent crime rate of 233.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1644.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Azle, TX a Good Place to Live?

Azle is a small city of 13,409 in Texas, with a median household income of $83,081 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Azle stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Azle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Azle 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: 103.3

Azle's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Azle costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Azle, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$228,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,242	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,081	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Azle's violent crime rate is 233.9 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

233.9 /100k

Property Crime

1644.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Azle is served primarily by AZLE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Azle, TX	National Avg
School District	AZLE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Azle sees average highs of 56.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Azle, TX
Average High — January	56.5°F
Average High — July	96.6°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Azle, TX	National Avg
Population	13,409	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pelican Bay, TX 2 mi Sanctuary, TX 3 mi Reno city (Parker and Tarrant Counties), TX 4 mi Pecan Acres, TX 6 mi Lakeside town (Tarrant County), TX 6 mi

Azle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azle, TX affordable or expensive?

Azle's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Azle roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $228,400 and median rent is $1,242/month.

What is the crime rate in Azle, TX?

Azle's violent crime rate is 233.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1644.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Azle?

Public schools in Azle are operated by AZLE ISD. The district has 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Azle, TX a good place to live?

Azle, TX has a population of 13,409, a median household income of $83,081, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Azle?

Azle averages 56.5°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Azle?

The population of Azle, Texas is 13,409 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Azle?

Key numbers for living in Azle: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $228,400, median household income $83,081, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Azle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.