What are the schools like in Heath, TX?

Heath is served primarily by ROCKWALL ISD. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Heath?

The median household income in Heath, TX is $211,522 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Heath, TX?

Heath has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Heath, TX affordable or expensive?

Heath's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heath is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $621,200 and the median rent is $1,886 per month.

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

Heath has a violent crime rate of 101.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 441.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heath, TX a Good Place to Live?

Heath is a small town of 9,771 in Texas, with a median household income of $211,522 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Heath stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Heath 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

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

Metric	Heath, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$621,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,886	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$211,522	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Heath's violent crime rate is 101.8 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.8 /100k

Property Crime

441.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Heath is served primarily by ROCKWALL ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Heath, TX	National Avg
School District	ROCKWALL ISD	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heath sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heath, TX
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Heath, TX	National Avg
Population	9,771	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Travis Ranch, TX 4 mi McLendon-Chisholm, TX 4 mi Rockwall, TX 5 mi Mobile City, TX 6 mi Rowlett, TX 7 mi

Heath vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath, TX affordable or expensive?

Heath's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Heath roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $621,200 and median rent is $1,886/month.

What is the crime rate in Heath, TX?

Heath's violent crime rate is 101.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 441.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heath?

Public schools in Heath are operated by ROCKWALL ISD. The district has 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Heath, TX a good place to live?

Heath, TX has a population of 9,771, a median household income of $211,522, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Heath?

Heath averages 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Heath?

The population of Heath, Texas is 9,771 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heath?

Key numbers for living in Heath: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $621,200, median household income $211,522, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heath side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.