What are the schools like in Haslet, TX?

Haslet is served primarily by NORTHWEST ISD. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Haslet?

The median household income in Haslet, TX is $160,481 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Haslet, TX?

Haslet has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Haslet, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Haslet, TX affordable or expensive?

Haslet's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Haslet is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $508,100 and the median rent is $1,750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Haslet, TX?

Haslet has a violent crime rate of 373.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2309.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haslet, TX a Good Place to Live?

Haslet is a small town of 2,336 in Texas, with a median household income of $160,481 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Haslet stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Haslet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Haslet 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: 103.3

Haslet's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Haslet costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Haslet, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$508,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$160,481	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Haslet's violent crime rate is 373.4 per 100,000 residents — 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

373.4 /100k

Property Crime

2309.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Haslet is served primarily by NORTHWEST ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Haslet, TX	National Avg
School District	NORTHWEST ISD	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haslet sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July, with 36.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haslet, TX
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	96.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Haslet, TX	National Avg
Population	2,336	—
Median Age	48.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Keller, TX 7 mi Roanoke, TX 7 mi Saginaw, TX 7 mi Blue Mound, TX 8 mi Westlake, TX 8 mi

Haslet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haslet, TX affordable or expensive?

Haslet's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Haslet roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $508,100 and median rent is $1,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Haslet, TX?

Haslet's violent crime rate is 373.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2309.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Haslet?

Public schools in Haslet are operated by NORTHWEST ISD. The district has 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Haslet, TX a good place to live?

Haslet, TX has a population of 2,336, a median household income of $160,481, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Haslet?

Haslet averages 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Haslet?

The population of Haslet, Texas is 2,336 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haslet?

Key numbers for living in Haslet: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $508,100, median household income $160,481, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haslet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.