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Eldorado is a small town of 1,936 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,870
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eldorado stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eldorado is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eldorado 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: 87.1
Eldorado's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eldorado costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eldorado, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$607
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,870
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eldorado's violent crime rate is 143.2 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
143.2 /100k
Property Crime
537.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eldorado is served primarily by SCHLEICHER ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eldorado, TX
National Avg
School District
SCHLEICHER ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eldorado sees average highs of 57.7°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 21.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Eldorado's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eldorado roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,900 and median rent is $607/month.
Eldorado's violent crime rate is 143.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 537.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eldorado are operated by SCHLEICHER ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eldorado, TX has a population of 1,936, a median household income of $47,870, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Eldorado averages 57.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.9 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eldorado, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76936.
The population of Eldorado, Texas is 1,936 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eldorado: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $90,900, median household income $47,870, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eldorado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
