What are the schools like in Giddings, TX?

Giddings is served primarily by GIDDINGS ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Giddings?

The median household income in Giddings, TX is $63,529 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Giddings, TX?

Giddings has an average high temperature of 61.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Giddings, TX affordable or expensive?

Giddings's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Giddings is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,300 and the median rent is $1,139 per month.

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

Giddings has a violent crime rate of 336.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 991.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Giddings, TX a Good Place to Live?

Giddings is a small town of 5,017 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,529 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Giddings stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Giddings is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Giddings 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: 94.5

Giddings's overall cost of living index is 94.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Giddings costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Giddings, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,139	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,529	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Giddings's violent crime rate is 336.8 per 100,000 residents — 11% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

336.8 /100k

Property Crime

991.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Giddings is served primarily by GIDDINGS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Giddings, TX	National Avg
School District	GIDDINGS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Giddings sees average highs of 61.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Giddings, TX
Average High — January	61.1°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Giddings, TX	National Avg
Population	5,017	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Giddings

Giddings, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78942

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giddings, TX affordable or expensive?

Giddings's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Giddings roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $148,300 and median rent is $1,139/month.

What is the crime rate in Giddings, TX?

Giddings's violent crime rate is 336.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 991.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Giddings?

Public schools in Giddings are operated by GIDDINGS ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Giddings, TX a good place to live?

Giddings, TX has a population of 5,017, a median household income of $63,529, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Giddings?

Giddings averages 61.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Giddings?

Giddings, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78942.

What is the population of Giddings?

The population of Giddings, Texas is 5,017 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Giddings?

Key numbers for living in Giddings: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $148,300, median household income $63,529, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Giddings side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.