What are the schools like in Eastland, TX?

Eastland is served primarily by EASTLAND ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Eastland?

The median household income in Eastland, TX is $55,802 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Eastland, TX?

Eastland has an average high temperature of 57.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Eastland, TX affordable or expensive?

Eastland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eastland is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $173,300 and the median rent is $761 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Eastland, TX?

Eastland has a violent crime rate of 355.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1340.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eastland, TX a Good Place to Live?

Eastland is a small town of 3,627 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,802 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Eastland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Eastland 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: 92.1

Eastland's overall cost of living index is 92.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eastland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eastland, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$173,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$761	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,802	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Eastland's violent crime rate is 355.6 per 100,000 residents — 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

355.6 /100k

Property Crime

1340.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Eastland is served primarily by EASTLAND ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eastland, TX	National Avg
School District	EASTLAND ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eastland sees average highs of 57.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 29.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eastland, TX
Average High — January	57.8°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	29.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Eastland, TX	National Avg
Population	3,627	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carbon, TX 9 mi Ranger, TX 9 mi Cisco, TX 10 mi Gorman, TX 16 mi Strawn, TX 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Eastland

Eastland, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76448

Eastland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastland, TX affordable or expensive?

Eastland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eastland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $173,300 and median rent is $761/month.

What is the crime rate in Eastland, TX?

Eastland's violent crime rate is 355.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1340.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eastland?

Public schools in Eastland are operated by EASTLAND ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eastland, TX a good place to live?

Eastland, TX has a population of 3,627, a median household income of $55,802, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Eastland?

Eastland averages 57.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.2 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eastland?

Eastland, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76448.

What is the population of Eastland?

The population of Eastland, Texas is 3,627 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eastland?

Key numbers for living in Eastland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $173,300, median household income $55,802, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eastland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.