What are the schools like in Burnet, TX?

Burnet is served primarily by BURNET CISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Burnet?

The median household income in Burnet, TX is $77,376 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Burnet, TX?

Burnet has an average high temperature of 58.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Burnet, TX affordable or expensive?

Burnet's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burnet is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $238,700 and the median rent is $997 per month.

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

Burnet has a violent crime rate of 126.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 478.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burnet, TX a Good Place to Live?

Burnet is a small town of 6,464 in Texas, with a median household income of $77,376 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Burnet stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Burnet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burnet 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: 95.8

Burnet's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burnet costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Burnet, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$238,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$997	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,376	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Burnet's violent crime rate is 126.7 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

126.7 /100k

Property Crime

478.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Burnet is served primarily by BURNET CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burnet, TX	National Avg
School District	BURNET CISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burnet sees average highs of 58.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burnet, TX
Average High — January	58.6°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	32.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Burnet, TX	National Avg
Population	6,464	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bertram, TX 10 mi Meadowlakes, TX 13 mi Marble Falls, TX 13 mi Buchanan Dam, TX 14 mi Granite Shoals, TX 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Burnet

Burnet, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78611

Burnet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burnet, TX affordable or expensive?

Burnet's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Burnet roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $238,700 and median rent is $997/month.

What is the crime rate in Burnet, TX?

Burnet's violent crime rate is 126.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 478.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burnet?

Public schools in Burnet are operated by BURNET CISD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burnet, TX a good place to live?

Burnet, TX has a population of 6,464, a median household income of $77,376, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Burnet?

Burnet averages 58.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burnet?

Burnet, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78611.

What is the population of Burnet?

The population of Burnet, Texas is 6,464 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burnet?

Key numbers for living in Burnet: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $238,700, median household income $77,376, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burnet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.