What are the schools like in Crane, TX?

Crane is served primarily by CRANE ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Crane?

The median household income in Crane, TX is $73,977 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Crane, TX?

Crane has an average high temperature of 60.0°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Crane, TX affordable or expensive?

Crane's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crane is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $127,200 and the median rent is $913 per month.

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

Crane has a violent crime rate of 60.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 270.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crane, TX a Good Place to Live?

Crane is a small town of 3,456 in Texas, with a median household income of $73,977 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Crane 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 Crane is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Crane 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: 92.0

Crane's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crane costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crane, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$127,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$913	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,977	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crane's violent crime rate is 60.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.1 /100k

Property Crime

270.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Crane is served primarily by CRANE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crane, TX	National Avg
School District	CRANE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crane sees average highs of 60.0°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crane, TX
Average High — January	60.0°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Crane, TX	National Avg
Population	3,456	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	43.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	49.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McCamey, TX 19 mi Imperial, TX 22 mi Rankin, TX 27 mi Grandfalls, TX 30 mi West Odessa, TX 32 mi

ZIP Codes in Crane

Crane, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79731

Crane vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crane, TX affordable or expensive?

Crane's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crane roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $127,200 and median rent is $913/month.

What is the crime rate in Crane, TX?

Crane's violent crime rate is 60.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 270.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crane?

Public schools in Crane are operated by CRANE ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crane, TX a good place to live?

Crane, TX has a population of 3,456, a median household income of $73,977, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Crane?

Crane averages 60.0°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crane?

Crane, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79731.

What is the population of Crane?

The population of Crane, Texas is 3,456 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crane?

Key numbers for living in Crane: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $127,200, median household income $73,977, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crane side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.