What are the schools like in Castle Hills, TX?

School district data for Castle Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Castle Hills?

The median household income in Castle Hills, TX is $102,768 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Castle Hills, TX?

Castle Hills has an average high temperature of 63.3°F in January and 94.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Castle Hills, TX affordable or expensive?

Castle Hills's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Castle Hills is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $400,800 and the median rent is $1,469 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Castle Hills, TX?

Castle Hills has a violent crime rate of 231.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3989.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Castle Hills, TX a Good Place to Live?

Castle Hills is a small town of 3,982 in Texas, with a median household income of $102,768 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Castle Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Castle Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Castle Hills 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: 93.7

Castle Hills's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Castle Hills costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Castle Hills, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$400,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,469	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,768	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Castle Hills's violent crime rate is 231.7 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

231.7 /100k

Property Crime

3989.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Castle Hills, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Castle Hills sees average highs of 63.3°F in January and 94.9°F in July, with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Castle Hills, TX
Average High — January	63.3°F
Average High — July	94.9°F
Annual Precipitation	33.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Castle Hills, TX	National Avg
Population	3,982	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Balcones Heights, TX 3 mi Olmos Park, TX 4 mi Alamo Heights, TX 4 mi San Antonio, TX 4 mi Hill Country Village, TX 4 mi

Castle Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castle Hills, TX affordable or expensive?

Castle Hills's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Castle Hills roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $400,800 and median rent is $1,469/month.

What is the crime rate in Castle Hills, TX?

Castle Hills's violent crime rate is 231.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3989.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Castle Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Castle Hills, TX a good place to live?

Castle Hills, TX has a population of 3,982, a median household income of $102,768, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Castle Hills?

Castle Hills averages 63.3°F in January and 94.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Castle Hills?

The population of Castle Hills, Texas is 3,982 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Castle Hills?

Key numbers for living in Castle Hills: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $400,800, median household income $102,768, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Castle Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.