Falfurrias is a small town of 4,348 in Texas, with a median household income of $31,275
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Falfurrias stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Falfurrias is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Falfurrias 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: 81.8
Falfurrias's overall cost of living index is 81.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Falfurrias costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Falfurrias, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$67,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$377
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,275
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Falfurrias's violent crime rate is 251.9 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
251.9 /100k
Property Crime
641.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Falfurrias is served primarily by BROOKS COUNTY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Falfurrias, TX
National Avg
School District
BROOKS COUNTY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Falfurrias sees average highs of 69.3°F in January
and 97.9°F in July,
with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Falfurrias's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Falfurrias roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $67,300 and median rent is $377/month.
Falfurrias's violent crime rate is 251.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 641.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Falfurrias are operated by BROOKS COUNTY ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Falfurrias, TX has a population of 4,348, a median household income of $31,275, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
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.
Falfurrias averages 69.3°F in January and 97.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Falfurrias, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78355.
The population of Falfurrias, Texas is 4,348 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Falfurrias: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $67,300, median household income $31,275, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Falfurrias side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
