Gustine is a small town of 397 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,091
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gustine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gustine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gustine 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: 87.5
Gustine's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gustine costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gustine, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,091
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gustine's violent crime rate is 212.7 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
212.7 /100k
Property Crime
953.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gustine is served primarily by GUSTINE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gustine, TX
National Avg
School District
GUSTINE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gustine sees average highs of 59.0°F in January
and 96.6°F in July,
with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Gustine's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gustine roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,100 and median rent is $725/month.
Gustine's violent crime rate is 212.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 953.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gustine are operated by GUSTINE ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gustine, TX has a population of 397, a median household income of $49,091, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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.
Gustine averages 59.0°F in January and 96.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gustine, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76455.
The population of Gustine, Texas is 397 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gustine: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $74,100, median household income $49,091, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gustine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.