What are the schools like in Ferris, TX?

Ferris is served primarily by FERRIS ISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Ferris?

The median household income in Ferris, TX is $62,036 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Ferris, TX?

Ferris has an average high temperature of 57.5°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches.

Ferris, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ferris, TX affordable or expensive?

Ferris's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ferris is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,400 and the median rent is $1,231 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ferris, TX?

Ferris has a violent crime rate of 418.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1338.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ferris, TX a Good Place to Live?

Ferris is a small town of 2,785 in Texas, with a median household income of $62,036 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Ferris stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ferris is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ferris 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: 103.3

Ferris's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ferris costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ferris, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,231	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,036	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ferris's violent crime rate is 418.3 per 100,000 residents — 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

418.3 /100k

Property Crime

1338.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ferris is served primarily by FERRIS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ferris, TX	National Avg
School District	FERRIS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ferris sees average highs of 57.5°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Ferris, TX
Average High — January	57.5°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Ferris, TX	National Avg
Population	2,785	—
Median Age	31.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wilmer, TX 5 mi Bear Creek Ranch, TX 5 mi Red Oak, TX 7 mi Pecan Hill, TX 7 mi Lancaster, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Ferris

Ferris, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75125

Ferris vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferris, TX affordable or expensive?

Ferris's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ferris roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $150,400 and median rent is $1,231/month.

What is the crime rate in Ferris, TX?

Ferris's violent crime rate is 418.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1338.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ferris?

Public schools in Ferris are operated by FERRIS ISD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ferris, TX a good place to live?

Ferris, TX has a population of 2,785, a median household income of $62,036, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ferris?

Ferris averages 57.5°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ferris?

Ferris, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75125.

What is the population of Ferris?

The population of Ferris, Texas is 2,785 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ferris?

Key numbers for living in Ferris: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $150,400, median household income $62,036, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ferris side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.