Ganado is a small town of 2,318 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,938
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ganado stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ganado is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ganado 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: 93.7
Ganado's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ganado costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ganado, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$203,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ganado's violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.3 /100k
Property Crime
616.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ganado is served primarily by GANADO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ganado, TX
National Avg
School District
GANADO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ganado sees average highs of 63.0°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Ganado's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ganado roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $203,000 and median rent is $840/month.
Ganado's violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 616.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ganado are operated by GANADO ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ganado, TX has a population of 2,318, a median household income of $55,938, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Ganado averages 63.0°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ganado, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77962.
The population of Ganado, Texas is 2,318 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ganado: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $203,000, median household income $55,938, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ganado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
