What are the schools like in Garner, TX?

Garner is served primarily by PEASTER ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Garner?

The median household income in Garner, TX is $94,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Garner, TX?

Garner has an average high temperature of 58.0°F in January and 96.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Garner, TX affordable or expensive?

Garner's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garner is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $444,000 and the median rent is $1,583 per month.

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

Garner has a violent crime rate of 162.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1212.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Garner, TX a Good Place to Live?

Garner is a small town of 373 in Texas, with a median household income of $94,375 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Garner's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Garner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Garner 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

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

Metric	Garner, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$444,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,583	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Garner's violent crime rate is 162.4 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

162.4 /100k

Property Crime

1212.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Garner is served primarily by PEASTER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Garner, TX	National Avg
School District	PEASTER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garner sees average highs of 58.0°F in January and 96.1°F in July, with 31.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garner, TX
Average High — January	58.0°F
Average High — July	96.1°F
Annual Precipitation	31.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Garner, TX	National Avg
Population	373	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cool, TX 3 mi Mineral Wells, TX 5 mi Millsap, TX 6 mi Weatherford, TX 13 mi Brazos, TX 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Garner

Garner, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76088

Garner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garner, TX affordable or expensive?

Garner's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Garner roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $444,000 and median rent is $1,583/month.

What is the crime rate in Garner, TX?

Garner's violent crime rate is 162.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Garner?

Public schools in Garner are operated by PEASTER ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Garner, TX a good place to live?

Garner, TX has a population of 373, a median household income of $94,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Garner?

Garner averages 58.0°F in January and 96.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.8 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Garner?

Garner, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76088.

What is the population of Garner?

The population of Garner, Texas is 373 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garner?

Key numbers for living in Garner: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $444,000, median household income $94,375, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.