Below Average CostHigher than AverageEAST CENTRAL ISD
Median Income
$99,671
household / year
Median Home Value
$323,400
owner-occupied
Median Rent
N/A
gross / month
Cost of Living
94
national avg = 100
Is China Grove, TX a Good Place to Live?
China Grove is a small town of 1,660 in Texas, with a median household income of $99,671
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
China Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether China Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All China Grove 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
China Grove's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in China Grove costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
China Grove, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$323,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$99,671
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
China Grove's violent crime rate is 516.3 per 100,000 residents
— 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
516.3 /100k
Property Crime
4009.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
China Grove is served primarily by EAST CENTRAL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
China Grove, TX
National Avg
School District
EAST CENTRAL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
China Grove sees average highs of 64.7°F in January
and 96.2°F in July,
with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
China Grove's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes China Grove roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $323,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
China Grove's violent crime rate is 516.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4009.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in China Grove are operated by EAST CENTRAL ISD.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
China Grove, TX has a population of 1,660, a median household income of $99,671, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
China Grove averages 64.7°F in January and 96.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
China Grove, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78263.
The population of China Grove, Texas is 1,660 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in China Grove: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $323,400, median household income $99,671, crime index 158 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare China Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.