El Campo is a small city of 12,242 in Texas, with a median household income of $62,667
and a 9.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
El Campo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether El Campo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All El Campo 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: 93.9
El Campo's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in El Campo costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
El Campo, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$168,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$974
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
El Campo's violent crime rate is 509.5 per 100,000 residents
— 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
509.5 /100k
Property Crime
1804.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
El Campo is served primarily by EL CAMPO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
El Campo, TX
National Avg
School District
EL CAMPO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
El Campo sees average highs of 64.9°F in January
and 95.3°F in July,
with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
El Campo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes El Campo roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $168,200 and median rent is $974/month.
El Campo's violent crime rate is 509.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1804.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in El Campo are operated by EL CAMPO ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
El Campo, TX has a population of 12,242, a median household income of $62,667, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%.
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.
El Campo averages 64.9°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
El Campo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77437.
The population of El Campo, Texas is 12,242 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in El Campo: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $168,200, median household income $62,667, crime index 115 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare El Campo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
