Banquete is a small town of 455 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A
and a 17.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Banquete stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Banquete is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Banquete 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
Banquete's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Banquete costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Banquete, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Banquete'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
Banquete is served primarily by BANQUETE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Banquete, TX
National Avg
School District
BANQUETE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
58.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Banquete sees average highs of 67.5°F in January
and 94.8°F in July,
with 31.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Banquete's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Banquete roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
Banquete'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 Banquete are operated by BANQUETE ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Banquete, TX has a population of 455, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 17.2%.
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.
Banquete averages 67.5°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.1 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Banquete, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78339.
The population of Banquete, Texas is 455 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Banquete: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $82,900, median household income N/A, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Banquete side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.