What are the schools like in Cienegas Terrace, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Cienegas Terrace?

The median household income in Cienegas Terrace, TX is $39,418 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Cienegas Terrace, TX?

Cienegas Terrace has an average high temperature of 67.5°F in January and 100.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Cienegas Terrace, TX affordable or expensive?

Cienegas Terrace's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cienegas Terrace is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,900 and the median rent is $879 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cienegas Terrace, TX?

Cienegas Terrace has a violent crime rate of 236.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1177.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cienegas Terrace, TX a Good Place to Live?

Cienegas Terrace is a small town of 1,653 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,418 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Cienegas Terrace stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cienegas Terrace is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cienegas Terrace 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: 90.3

Cienegas Terrace's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cienegas Terrace costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cienegas Terrace, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$879	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,418	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cienegas Terrace's violent crime rate is 236.6 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

236.6 /100k

Property Crime

1177.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cienegas Terrace, 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	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cienegas Terrace sees average highs of 67.5°F in January and 100.4°F in July, with 19.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cienegas Terrace, TX
Average High — January	67.5°F
Average High — July	100.4°F
Annual Precipitation	19.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Cienegas Terrace, TX	National Avg
Population	1,653	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Del Rio, TX 4 mi Lake View, TX 6 mi Val Verde Park, TX 7 mi Laughlin AFB, TX 10 mi Amistad, TX 17 mi

Cienegas Terrace vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cienegas Terrace, TX affordable or expensive?

Cienegas Terrace's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cienegas Terrace roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,900 and median rent is $879/month.

What is the crime rate in Cienegas Terrace, TX?

Cienegas Terrace's violent crime rate is 236.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1177.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cienegas Terrace?

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

Is Cienegas Terrace, TX a good place to live?

Cienegas Terrace, TX has a population of 1,653, a median household income of $39,418, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Cienegas Terrace?

Cienegas Terrace averages 67.5°F in January and 100.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cienegas Terrace?

The population of Cienegas Terrace, Texas is 1,653 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cienegas Terrace?

Key numbers for living in Cienegas Terrace: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $95,900, median household income $39,418, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cienegas Terrace side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.