Callender Lake is a small town of 903 in Texas, with a median household income of $43,717
.
Strengths:
Callender Lake stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Callender Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Callender Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Callender Lake metro area.
Metric
Callender Lake, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$218,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,717
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Callender Lake's violent crime rate is 127.2 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.2 /100k
Property Crime
736.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Callender Lake is served primarily by MURCHISON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Callender Lake, TX
National Avg
School District
MURCHISON ISD
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Callender Lake sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Callender Lake has a median home value of $218,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $43,717.
Callender Lake's violent crime rate is 127.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 736.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Callender Lake are operated by MURCHISON ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Callender Lake, TX has a population of 903, a median household income of $43,717, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Callender Lake averages 57.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Callender Lake, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75778.
The population of Callender Lake, Texas is 903 with a median age of 27.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Callender Lake: median home $218,400, median household income $43,717, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Callender Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.