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Dalhart is a small town of 8,013 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,000
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dalhart 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 Dalhart is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dalhart 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: 94.1
Dalhart's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dalhart costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dalhart, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,133
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dalhart's violent crime rate is 168.1 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
168.1 /100k
Property Crime
828.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dalhart is served primarily by DALHART ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dalhart, TX
National Avg
School District
DALHART ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dalhart sees average highs of 48.8°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 17.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Dalhart's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dalhart roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,000 and median rent is $1,133/month.
Dalhart's violent crime rate is 168.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 828.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dalhart are operated by DALHART ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dalhart, TX has a population of 8,013, a median household income of $75,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Dalhart averages 48.8°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.5 inches
with about 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dalhart, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79022.
The population of Dalhart, Texas is 8,013 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dalhart: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $138,000, median household income $75,000, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dalhart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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