What are the schools like in Cedar Creek, TX?

Cedar Creek is served primarily by BASTROP ISD. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Cedar Creek?

The median household income in Cedar Creek, TX is $89,904 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Cedar Creek, TX?

Cedar Creek has an average high temperature of 62.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Cedar Creek, TX affordable or expensive?

Cedar Creek's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedar Creek is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $256,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedar Creek, TX?

Cedar Creek has a violent crime rate of 484.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1673.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar Creek, TX a Good Place to Live?

Cedar Creek is a small town of 3,950 in Texas, with a median household income of $89,904 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Cedar Creek's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cedar Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedar Creek 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: 97.6

Cedar Creek's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedar Creek costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cedar Creek, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$256,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,904	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Cedar Creek's violent crime rate is 484.7 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.7 /100k

Property Crime

1673.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cedar Creek is served primarily by BASTROP ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cedar Creek, TX	National Avg
School District	BASTROP ISD	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar Creek sees average highs of 62.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July, with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cedar Creek, TX
Average High — January	62.2°F
Average High — July	95.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cedar Creek, TX	National Avg
Population	3,950	—
Median Age	21.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	50.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	28.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	35.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	46.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wyldwood, TX 4 mi Garfield, TX 9 mi Red Rock, TX 9 mi Webberville, TX 10 mi Mustang Ridge, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78612

Cedar Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Creek, TX affordable or expensive?

Cedar Creek's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cedar Creek roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $256,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedar Creek, TX?

Cedar Creek's violent crime rate is 484.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1673.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar Creek?

Public schools in Cedar Creek are operated by BASTROP ISD. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cedar Creek, TX a good place to live?

Cedar Creek, TX has a population of 3,950, a median household income of $89,904, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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 Cedar Creek?

Cedar Creek averages 62.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cedar Creek?

Cedar Creek, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78612.

What is the population of Cedar Creek?

The population of Cedar Creek, Texas is 3,950 with a median age of 21.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedar Creek?

Key numbers for living in Cedar Creek: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $256,000, median household income $89,904, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.