Evant is a small town of 536 in Texas, with a median household income of $41,196
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Evant stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Evant is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Evant 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: 91.8
Evant's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Evant costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Evant, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$716
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,196
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Evant's violent crime rate is 225.1 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
225.1 /100k
Property Crime
992.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Evant is served primarily by EVANT ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Evant, TX
National Avg
School District
EVANT ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Evant sees average highs of 58.7°F in January
and 94.7°F in July,
with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Evant's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Evant roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,600 and median rent is $716/month.
Evant's violent crime rate is 225.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 992.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Evant are operated by EVANT ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Evant, TX has a population of 536, a median household income of $41,196, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
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.
Evant averages 58.7°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Evant, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76525.
The population of Evant, Texas is 536 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Evant: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $83,600, median household income $41,196, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Evant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
