What are the schools like in Calvert, TX?

Calvert is served primarily by CALVERT ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.

What is the median household income in Calvert?

The median household income in Calvert, TX is $63,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.8%.

What is the weather like in Calvert, TX?

Calvert has an average high temperature of 60.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Calvert, TX affordable or expensive?

Calvert's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Calvert is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,300 and the median rent is $846 per month.

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

Calvert has a violent crime rate of 1026.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2566.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Calvert, TX a Good Place to Live?

Calvert is a small town of 996 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,750 and a 9.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Calvert stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Calvert is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Calvert 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: 90.7

Calvert's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Calvert costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Calvert, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$846	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Calvert's violent crime rate is 1026.7 per 100,000 residents — 170% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1026.7 /100k

Property Crime

2566.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Calvert is served primarily by CALVERT ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Calvert, TX	National Avg
School District	CALVERT ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Calvert sees average highs of 60.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Calvert, TX
Average High — January	60.0°F
Average High — July	95.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Calvert, TX	National Avg
Population	996	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	61.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hearne, TX 8 mi Franklin, TX 11 mi Bremond, TX 13 mi Gause, TX 14 mi Ben Arnold, TX 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Calvert

Calvert, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77837

Calvert vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvert, TX affordable or expensive?

Calvert's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Calvert roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,300 and median rent is $846/month.

What is the crime rate in Calvert, TX?

Calvert's violent crime rate is 1026.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2566.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Calvert?

Public schools in Calvert are operated by CALVERT ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Calvert, TX a good place to live?

Calvert, TX has a population of 996, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Calvert?

Calvert averages 60.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Calvert?

Calvert, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77837.

What is the population of Calvert?

The population of Calvert, Texas is 996 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Calvert?

Key numbers for living in Calvert: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $109,300, median household income $63,750, crime index 211 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calvert side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.