Como is a small town of 560 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,250
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Como stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Como is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Como 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: 91.8
Como's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Como costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Como, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$883
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Como's violent crime rate is 145.6 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.6 /100k
Property Crime
444.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Como is served primarily by COMO-PICKTON CISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Como, TX
National Avg
School District
COMO-PICKTON CISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Como sees average highs of 55.2°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Como's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Como roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,100 and median rent is $883/month.
Como's violent crime rate is 145.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 444.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Como are operated by COMO-PICKTON CISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 4.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Como, TX has a population of 560, a median household income of $63,250, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Como averages 55.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Como, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75431.
The population of Como, Texas is 560 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Como: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $128,100, median household income $63,250, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Como side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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