Gatesville is a small city of 15,848 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,536
and a 6.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gatesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gatesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gatesville 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: 91.8
Gatesville's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gatesville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gatesville, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$937
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,536
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gatesville's violent crime rate is 148.6 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.6 /100k
Property Crime
866.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gatesville is served primarily by GATESVILLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gatesville, TX
National Avg
School District
GATESVILLE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gatesville sees average highs of 60.3°F in January
and 95.1°F in July,
with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Gatesville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gatesville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,400 and median rent is $937/month.
Gatesville's violent crime rate is 148.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 866.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gatesville are operated by GATESVILLE ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gatesville, TX has a population of 15,848, a median household income of $46,536, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
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.
Gatesville averages 60.3°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gatesville, TX is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 76528, 76597, 76599, 76596, 76598.
The population of Gatesville, Texas is 15,848 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gatesville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $123,400, median household income $46,536, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gatesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
