What are the schools like in César Chávez, TX?

School district data for César Chávez is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in César Chávez?

The median household income in César Chávez, TX is $77,594 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in César Chávez, TX?

César Chávez has an average high temperature of 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is César Chávez, TX affordable or expensive?

César Chávez's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means César Chávez is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in César Chávez, TX?

César Chávez has a violent crime rate of 287.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1623.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is César Chávez, TX a Good Place to Live?

César Chávez is a small town of 1,817 in Texas, with a median household income of $77,594 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: César Chávez stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

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

All César Chávez 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: 85.6

César Chávez's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in César Chávez costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	César Chávez, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,594	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

César Chávez's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.8 /100k

Property Crime

1623.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	César Chávez, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	64.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

César Chávez sees average highs of 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July, with 24.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	César Chávez, TX
Average High — January	70.2°F
Average High — July	96.7°F
Annual Precipitation	24.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	César Chávez, TX	National Avg
Population	1,817	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.8%	22.2%
65 and over	6.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

San Carlos, TX 3 mi Edinburg, TX 3 mi Doolittle, TX 3 mi Murillo, TX 3 mi Muniz, TX 4 mi

César Chávez vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is César Chávez, TX affordable or expensive?

César Chávez's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes César Chávez roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in César Chávez, TX?

César Chávez's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in César Chávez?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is César Chávez, TX a good place to live?

César Chávez, TX has a population of 1,817, a median household income of $77,594, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. 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 César Chávez?

César Chávez averages 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of César Chávez?

The population of César Chávez, Texas is 1,817 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in César Chávez?

Key numbers for living in César Chávez: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $77,594, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare César Chávez side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.