What are the schools like in Coleman, TX?

Coleman is served primarily by COLEMAN ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Coleman?

The median household income in Coleman, TX is $49,588 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Coleman, TX?

Coleman has an average high temperature of 59.4°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Coleman, TX affordable or expensive?

Coleman's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coleman is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,300 and the median rent is $731 per month.

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

Coleman has a violent crime rate of 75.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 577.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coleman, TX a Good Place to Live?

Coleman is a small town of 3,973 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,588 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Coleman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Coleman 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: 87.8

Coleman's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coleman costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Coleman, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$731	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,588	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Coleman's violent crime rate is 75.3 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

75.3 /100k

Property Crime

577.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Coleman is served primarily by COLEMAN ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coleman, TX	National Avg
School District	COLEMAN ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coleman sees average highs of 59.4°F in January and 96.7°F in July, with 27.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coleman, TX
Average High — January	59.4°F
Average High — July	96.7°F
Annual Precipitation	27.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.5"

Demographics

Metric	Coleman, TX	National Avg
Population	3,973	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Santa Anna, TX 9 mi Valera, TX 9 mi Novice, TX 16 mi Lake Brownwood, TX 19 mi Bangs, TX 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Coleman

Coleman, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76834

Coleman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coleman, TX affordable or expensive?

Coleman's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coleman roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,300 and median rent is $731/month.

What is the crime rate in Coleman, TX?

Coleman's violent crime rate is 75.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 577.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coleman?

Public schools in Coleman are operated by COLEMAN ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coleman, TX a good place to live?

Coleman, TX has a population of 3,973, a median household income of $49,588, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. 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 Coleman?

Coleman averages 59.4°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.9 inches with about 1.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coleman?

Coleman, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76834.

What is the population of Coleman?

The population of Coleman, Texas is 3,973 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coleman?

Key numbers for living in Coleman: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $78,300, median household income $49,588, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coleman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.