What are the schools like in Cleburne, TX?

Cleburne is served primarily by CLEBURNE ISD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Cleburne?

The median household income in Cleburne, TX is $60,929 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 Cleburne, TX?

Cleburne has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Cleburne, TX affordable or expensive?

Cleburne's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cleburne is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $171,800 and the median rent is $1,198 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cleburne, TX?

Cleburne has a violent crime rate of 276.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1177.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cleburne, TX a Good Place to Live?

Cleburne is a small city of 31,849 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,929 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Cleburne stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Cleburne 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

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

Metric	Cleburne, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$171,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,198	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,929	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cleburne's violent crime rate is 276.7 per 100,000 residents — 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

276.7 /100k

Property Crime

1177.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cleburne is served primarily by CLEBURNE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cleburne, TX	National Avg
School District	CLEBURNE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cleburne sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cleburne, TX
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	37.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Cleburne, TX	National Avg
Population	31,849	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Keene, TX 6 mi Coyote Flats, TX 7 mi Joshua, TX 7 mi Rio Vista, TX 9 mi Godley, TX 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cleburne

Cleburne, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

76033 76031

Cleburne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleburne, TX affordable or expensive?

Cleburne's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cleburne roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $171,800 and median rent is $1,198/month.

What is the crime rate in Cleburne, TX?

Cleburne's violent crime rate is 276.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1177.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cleburne?

Public schools in Cleburne are operated by CLEBURNE ISD. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cleburne, TX a good place to live?

Cleburne, TX has a population of 31,849, a median household income of $60,929, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Cleburne?

Cleburne averages 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cleburne?

Cleburne, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 76033, 76031.

What is the population of Cleburne?

The population of Cleburne, Texas is 31,849 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cleburne?

Key numbers for living in Cleburne: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $171,800, median household income $60,929, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cleburne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.