Hallsburg is a small town of 529 in Texas, with a median household income of $61,042
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hallsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hallsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hallsburg 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: 90.8
Hallsburg's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hallsburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hallsburg, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,109
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Hallsburg's violent crime rate is 346.0 per 100,000 residents
— 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
346.0 /100k
Property Crime
1757.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hallsburg is served primarily by AXTELL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hallsburg, TX
National Avg
School District
AXTELL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hallsburg sees average highs of 58.5°F in January
and 94.5°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
.
Hallsburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hallsburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,500 and median rent is $1,109/month.
Hallsburg's violent crime rate is 346.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1757.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hallsburg are operated by AXTELL ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hallsburg, TX has a population of 529, a median household income of $61,042, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Hallsburg averages 58.5°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hallsburg, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76624.
The population of Hallsburg, Texas is 529 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hallsburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $187,500, median household income $61,042, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hallsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.