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Corsicana is a small city of 25,107 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,353
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Corsicana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Corsicana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Corsicana 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: 93.1
Corsicana's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Corsicana costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Corsicana, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$966
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,353
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Corsicana's violent crime rate is 468.1 per 100,000 residents
— 23% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
468.1 /100k
Property Crime
2259.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Corsicana is served primarily by CORSICANA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Corsicana, TX
National Avg
School District
CORSICANA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Corsicana sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 94.6°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Corsicana's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Corsicana roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,300 and median rent is $966/month.
Corsicana's violent crime rate is 468.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2259.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Corsicana are operated by CORSICANA ISD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Corsicana, TX has a population of 25,107, a median household income of $49,353, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Corsicana averages 57.3°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Corsicana, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75110, 75109.
The population of Corsicana, Texas is 25,107 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Corsicana: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $145,300, median household income $49,353, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corsicana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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