Groesbeck is a small town of 3,661 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,500
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Groesbeck stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Groesbeck is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Groesbeck 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: 91.2
Groesbeck's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Groesbeck costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Groesbeck, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$771
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Groesbeck's violent crime rate is 277.5 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
277.5 /100k
Property Crime
1221.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Groesbeck is served primarily by GROESBECK ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Groesbeck, TX
National Avg
School District
GROESBECK ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Groesbeck sees average highs of 60.2°F in January
and 95.2°F in July,
with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Groesbeck's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Groesbeck roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,800 and median rent is $771/month.
Groesbeck's violent crime rate is 277.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1221.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Groesbeck are operated by GROESBECK ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Groesbeck, TX has a population of 3,661, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Groesbeck averages 60.2°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Groesbeck, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76642.
The population of Groesbeck, Texas is 3,661 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Groesbeck: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $142,800, median household income $47,500, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Groesbeck side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
.jpg)