What are the schools like in Deer Park, TX?

Deer Park is served primarily by DEER PARK ISD. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Deer Park?

The median household income in Deer Park, TX is $89,219 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Deer Park, TX?

Deer Park has an average high temperature of 63.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Deer Park, TX affordable or expensive?

Deer Park's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Deer Park is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $224,200 and the median rent is $1,255 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Deer Park, TX?

Deer Park has a violent crime rate of 134.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1259.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Deer Park, TX a Good Place to Live?

Deer Park is a small city of 34,046 in Texas, with a median household income of $89,219 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Deer Park stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Deer Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Deer Park 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: 100.2

Deer Park's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Deer Park costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Deer Park, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$224,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,255	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,219	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Deer Park's violent crime rate is 134.2 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

134.2 /100k

Property Crime

1259.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Deer Park is served primarily by DEER PARK ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Deer Park, TX	National Avg
School District	DEER PARK ISD	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Deer Park sees average highs of 63.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Deer Park, TX
Average High — January	63.8°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	57.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Deer Park, TX	National Avg
Population	34,046	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pasadena, TX 3 mi La Porte, TX 4 mi South Houston, TX 7 mi Morgan's Point, TX 7 mi Channelview, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Deer Park

Deer Park, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77536

Deer Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deer Park, TX affordable or expensive?

Deer Park's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Deer Park roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $224,200 and median rent is $1,255/month.

What is the crime rate in Deer Park, TX?

Deer Park's violent crime rate is 134.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1259.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Deer Park?

Public schools in Deer Park are operated by DEER PARK ISD. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Deer Park, TX a good place to live?

Deer Park, TX has a population of 34,046, a median household income of $89,219, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Deer Park?

Deer Park averages 63.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Deer Park?

Deer Park, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77536.

What is the population of Deer Park?

The population of Deer Park, Texas is 34,046 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deer Park?

Key numbers for living in Deer Park: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $224,200, median household income $89,219, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deer Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.