Combes is a small town of 3,141 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,555
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Combes stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Combes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Combes 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: 85.2
Combes's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Combes costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Combes, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$859
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,555
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Combes's violent crime rate is 125.9 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
125.9 /100k
Property Crime
1259.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Combes is served primarily by HARLINGEN CISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Combes, TX
National Avg
School District
HARLINGEN CISD
—
Elementary Schools
18
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
69.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Combes sees average highs of 71.7°F in January
and 96.6°F in July,
with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Combes's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Combes roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,000 and median rent is $859/month.
Combes's violent crime rate is 125.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1259.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Combes are operated by HARLINGEN CISD.
The district has 18 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Combes, TX has a population of 3,141, a median household income of $39,555, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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.
Combes averages 71.7°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Combes, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78535.
The population of Combes, Texas is 3,141 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Combes: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $98,000, median household income $39,555, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Combes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.