Eustace is a small town of 1,457 in Texas, with a median household income of $50,642
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eustace stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eustace is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eustace 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: 91.1
Eustace's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eustace costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eustace, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,642
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eustace's violent crime rate is 86.1 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
86.1 /100k
Property Crime
86.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eustace is served primarily by EUSTACE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eustace, TX
National Avg
School District
EUSTACE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eustace sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Eustace's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eustace roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,200 and median rent is $775/month.
Eustace's violent crime rate is 86.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 86.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eustace are operated by EUSTACE ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eustace, TX has a population of 1,457, a median household income of $50,642, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
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.
Eustace averages 57.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eustace, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75124.
The population of Eustace, Texas is 1,457 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eustace: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $138,200, median household income $50,642, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eustace side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.