Deport is a small town of 773 in Texas, with a median household income of $38,333
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Deport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Deport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Deport 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: 85.1
Deport's overall cost of living index is 85.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Deport costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Deport, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$62,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$593
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Deport's violent crime rate is 405.1 per 100,000 residents
— 7% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
405.1 /100k
Property Crime
1738.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Deport is served primarily by PRAIRILAND ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Deport, TX
National Avg
School District
PRAIRILAND ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Deport sees average highs of 53.6°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Deport's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Deport roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $62,900 and median rent is $593/month.
Deport's violent crime rate is 405.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1738.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Deport are operated by PRAIRILAND ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deport, TX has a population of 773, a median household income of $38,333, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Deport averages 53.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Deport, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75435.
The population of Deport, Texas is 773 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Deport: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $62,900, median household income $38,333, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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