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Fort Davis is a small town of 924 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Davis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Davis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Davis 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: 95.1
Fort Davis's overall cost of living index is 95.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Davis costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Davis, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$167,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,133
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Davis's violent crime rate is 44.0 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
44.0 /100k
Property Crime
219.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Davis is served primarily by FT DAVIS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 29.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Davis, TX
National Avg
School District
FT DAVIS ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Davis sees average highs of 61.8°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 14.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Fort Davis's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Davis roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $167,300 and median rent is $1,133/month.
Fort Davis's violent crime rate is 44.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 219.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Davis are operated by FT DAVIS ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 29.0:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Davis, TX has a population of 924, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fort Davis averages 61.8°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.9 inches
with about 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Davis, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79734.
The population of Fort Davis, Texas is 924 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Davis: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $167,300, median household income N/A, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Davis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
