What are the schools like in Clyde, TX?

Clyde is served primarily by CLYDE CISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Clyde?

The median household income in Clyde, TX is $60,799 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Clyde, TX?

Clyde has an average high temperature of 57.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Clyde, TX affordable or expensive?

Clyde's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clyde is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $132,100 and the median rent is $1,010 per month.

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

Clyde has a violent crime rate of 49.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 791.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clyde, TX a Good Place to Live?

Clyde is a small town of 3,850 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,799 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Clyde stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Clyde 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: 89.8

Clyde's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clyde costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clyde, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$132,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,010	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,799	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Clyde's violent crime rate is 49.5 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.5 /100k

Property Crime

791.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Clyde is served primarily by CLYDE CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clyde, TX	National Avg
School District	CLYDE CISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clyde sees average highs of 57.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 27.8 inches of annual precipitation and 3.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clyde, TX
Average High — January	57.7°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	27.8"
Annual Snowfall	3.1"

Demographics

Metric	Clyde, TX	National Avg
Population	3,850	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baird, TX 6 mi Potosi, TX 12 mi Abilene, TX 14 mi Impact, TX 16 mi Putnam, TX 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Clyde

Clyde, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79510

Clyde vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde, TX affordable or expensive?

Clyde's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clyde roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $132,100 and median rent is $1,010/month.

What is the crime rate in Clyde, TX?

Clyde's violent crime rate is 49.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 791.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clyde?

Public schools in Clyde are operated by CLYDE CISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clyde, TX a good place to live?

Clyde, TX has a population of 3,850, a median household income of $60,799, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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 Clyde?

Clyde averages 57.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.8 inches with about 3.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clyde?

Clyde, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79510.

What is the population of Clyde?

The population of Clyde, Texas is 3,850 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clyde?

Key numbers for living in Clyde: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $132,100, median household income $60,799, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clyde side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.