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Devine is a small town of 4,375 in Texas, with a median household income of $45,616
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Devine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Devine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Devine 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: 93.7
Devine's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Devine costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Devine, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$662
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,616
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Devine's violent crime rate is 128.6 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
128.6 /100k
Property Crime
1479.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Devine is served primarily by DEVINE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Devine, TX
National Avg
School District
DEVINE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Devine sees average highs of 66.2°F in January
and 96.0°F in July,
with 30.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Devine's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Devine roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,900 and median rent is $662/month.
Devine's violent crime rate is 128.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1479.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Devine are operated by DEVINE ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Devine, TX has a population of 4,375, a median household income of $45,616, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Devine averages 66.2°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Devine, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78016.
The population of Devine, Texas is 4,375 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Devine: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $135,900, median household income $45,616, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Devine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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