What are the schools like in Heidelberg, TX?

School district data for Heidelberg is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Heidelberg?

The median household income in Heidelberg, TX is $31,123 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 35.2%.

What is the weather like in Heidelberg, TX?

Heidelberg has an average high temperature of 71.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Heidelberg, TX affordable or expensive?

Heidelberg's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heidelberg is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Heidelberg has a violent crime rate of 287.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1623.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heidelberg, TX a Good Place to Live?

Heidelberg is a small town of 1,703 in Texas, with a median household income of $31,123 and a 35.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Heidelberg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Heidelberg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Heidelberg 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: 85.6

Heidelberg's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Heidelberg costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Heidelberg, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,123	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Heidelberg's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.8 /100k

Property Crime

1623.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Heidelberg, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	48.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heidelberg sees average highs of 71.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heidelberg, TX
Average High — January	71.3°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	25.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Heidelberg, TX	National Avg
Population	1,703	—
Median Age	31.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	35.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	34.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	64.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Solis, TX 2 mi Mercedes, TX 3 mi Ratamosa, TX 3 mi Indian Hills, TX 3 mi Bixby, TX 3 mi

Heidelberg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heidelberg, TX affordable or expensive?

Heidelberg's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Heidelberg roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Heidelberg, TX?

Heidelberg's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heidelberg?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Heidelberg, TX a good place to live?

Heidelberg, TX has a population of 1,703, a median household income of $31,123, and an unemployment rate of 35.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Heidelberg?

Heidelberg averages 71.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Heidelberg?

The population of Heidelberg, Texas is 1,703 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heidelberg?

Key numbers for living in Heidelberg: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $58,700, median household income $31,123, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heidelberg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.