What are the schools like in Driftwood, TX?

Driftwood is served primarily by DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Driftwood?

The median household income in Driftwood, TX is $120,380 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Driftwood, TX?

Driftwood has an average high temperature of 60.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Driftwood, TX affordable or expensive?

Driftwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Driftwood is 2% 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 Driftwood, TX?

Driftwood has a violent crime rate of 265.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1464.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Driftwood, TX a Good Place to Live?

Driftwood is a small town of 116 in Texas, with a median household income of $120,380 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Driftwood's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Driftwood 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: 97.6

Driftwood's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Driftwood costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Driftwood, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$120,380	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Driftwood's violent crime rate is 265.4 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

265.4 /100k

Property Crime

1464.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Driftwood is served primarily by DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Driftwood, TX	National Avg
School District	DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Driftwood sees average highs of 60.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Driftwood, TX
Average High — January	60.4°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	37.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Driftwood, TX	National Avg
Population	116	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	42.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belterra, TX 5 mi Dripping Springs, TX 5 mi Bear Creek, TX 7 mi Woodcreek, TX 9 mi Hays, TX 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Driftwood

Driftwood, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78619

Driftwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Driftwood, TX affordable or expensive?

Driftwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Driftwood roughly 2% 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 Driftwood, TX?

Driftwood's violent crime rate is 265.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1464.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Driftwood?

Public schools in Driftwood are operated by DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Driftwood, TX a good place to live?

Driftwood, TX has a population of 116, a median household income of $120,380, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Driftwood?

Driftwood averages 60.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Driftwood?

Driftwood, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78619.

What is the population of Driftwood?

The population of Driftwood, Texas is 116 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Driftwood?

Key numbers for living in Driftwood: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $120,380, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Driftwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.