Gonzales is a small town of 7,190 in Texas, with a median household income of $58,542
and a 0.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gonzales stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Gonzales is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gonzales 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: 93.9
Gonzales's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gonzales costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gonzales, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$183,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$916
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,542
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Gonzales's violent crime rate is 1395.2 per 100,000 residents
— 267% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1395.2 /100k
Property Crime
1989.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gonzales is served primarily by GONZALES ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gonzales, TX
National Avg
School District
GONZALES ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gonzales sees average highs of 62.1°F in January
and 94.3°F in July,
with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Gonzales's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gonzales roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $183,700 and median rent is $916/month.
Gonzales's violent crime rate is 1395.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1989.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gonzales are operated by GONZALES ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gonzales, TX has a population of 7,190, a median household income of $58,542, and an unemployment rate of 0.1%.
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.
Gonzales averages 62.1°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gonzales, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78629.
The population of Gonzales, Texas is 7,190 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gonzales: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $183,700, median household income $58,542, crime index 258 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gonzales side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
