What are the schools like in Frankston, TX?

Frankston is served primarily by FRANKSTON ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Frankston?

The median household income in Frankston, TX is $56,957 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.3%.

What is the weather like in Frankston, TX?

Frankston has an average high temperature of 58.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Frankston, TX affordable or expensive?

Frankston's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Frankston is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,300 and the median rent is $1,023 per month.

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

Frankston has a violent crime rate of 270.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1263.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Frankston, TX a Good Place to Live?

Frankston is a small town of 1,282 in Texas, with a median household income of $56,957 and a 10.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Frankston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Frankston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Frankston 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: 91.3

Frankston's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Frankston costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Frankston, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,023	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,957	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Frankston's violent crime rate is 270.8 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

270.8 /100k

Property Crime

1263.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Frankston is served primarily by FRANKSTON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Frankston, TX	National Avg
School District	FRANKSTON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Frankston sees average highs of 58.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Frankston, TX
Average High — January	58.2°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Frankston, TX	National Avg
Population	1,282	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Berryville, TX 3 mi Coffee City, TX 5 mi Poynor, TX 5 mi Cuney, TX 5 mi Shadybrook, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Frankston

Frankston, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75763

Frankston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frankston, TX affordable or expensive?

Frankston's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Frankston roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,300 and median rent is $1,023/month.

What is the crime rate in Frankston, TX?

Frankston's violent crime rate is 270.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1263.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Frankston?

Public schools in Frankston are operated by FRANKSTON ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Frankston, TX a good place to live?

Frankston, TX has a population of 1,282, a median household income of $56,957, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Frankston?

Frankston averages 58.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Frankston?

Frankston, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75763.

What is the population of Frankston?

The population of Frankston, Texas is 1,282 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Frankston?

Key numbers for living in Frankston: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $91,300, median household income $56,957, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frankston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.