Chireno is a small town of 578 in Texas, with a median household income of $48,333
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chireno stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chireno is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chireno 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: 86.9
Chireno's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chireno costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chireno, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chireno's violent crime rate is 168.7 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
168.7 /100k
Property Crime
1061.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chireno is served primarily by CHIRENO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chireno, TX
National Avg
School District
CHIRENO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chireno sees average highs of 59.5°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 58.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Chireno's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chireno roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,600 and median rent is $663/month.
Chireno's violent crime rate is 168.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1061.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chireno are operated by CHIRENO ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chireno, TX has a population of 578, a median household income of $48,333, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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.
Chireno averages 59.5°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.6 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chireno, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75937.
The population of Chireno, Texas is 578 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chireno: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $75,600, median household income $48,333, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chireno side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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