What are the schools like in Cedar Hill, TX?

Cedar Hill is served primarily by CEDAR HILL ISD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Cedar Hill?

The median household income in Cedar Hill, TX is $84,132 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Cedar Hill, TX?

Cedar Hill has an average high temperature of 58.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Cedar Hill, TX affordable or expensive?

Cedar Hill's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedar Hill is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $246,300 and the median rent is $1,676 per month.

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

Cedar Hill has a violent crime rate of 179.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1772.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar Hill, TX a Good Place to Live?

Cedar Hill is a small city of 48,733 in Texas, with a median household income of $84,132 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Cedar Hill stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Cedar Hill 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: 103.3

Cedar Hill's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedar Hill costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cedar Hill, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$246,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,676	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,132	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cedar Hill's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.9 /100k

Property Crime

1772.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cedar Hill is served primarily by CEDAR HILL ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cedar Hill, TX	National Avg
School District	CEDAR HILL ISD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar Hill sees average highs of 58.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cedar Hill, TX
Average High — January	58.3°F
Average High — July	95.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cedar Hill, TX	National Avg
Population	48,733	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	50.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75104

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Hill, TX affordable or expensive?

Cedar Hill's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cedar Hill roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $246,300 and median rent is $1,676/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedar Hill, TX?

Cedar Hill's violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1772.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar Hill?

Public schools in Cedar Hill are operated by CEDAR HILL ISD. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cedar Hill, TX a good place to live?

Cedar Hill, TX has a population of 48,733, a median household income of $84,132, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Hill?

Cedar Hill averages 58.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cedar Hill?

Cedar Hill, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75104.

What is the population of Cedar Hill?

The population of Cedar Hill, Texas is 48,733 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Cedar Hill: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $246,300, median household income $84,132, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.