Gunter is a small town of 2,279 in Texas, with a median household income of $106,700
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gunter stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Gunter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gunter 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
Gunter's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gunter costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gunter, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$455,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,375
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$106,700
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gunter's violent crime rate is 76.7 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.7 /100k
Property Crime
421.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gunter is served primarily by GUNTER ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gunter, TX
National Avg
School District
GUNTER ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gunter sees average highs of 54.8°F in January
and 95.1°F in July,
with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Gunter's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gunter roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $455,900 and median rent is $1,375/month.
Gunter's violent crime rate is 76.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 421.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gunter are operated by GUNTER ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gunter, TX has a population of 2,279, a median household income of $106,700, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Gunter averages 54.8°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gunter, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75058, 76271.
The population of Gunter, Texas is 2,279 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gunter: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $455,900, median household income $106,700, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gunter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.