What are the schools like in Hewitt, TX?

Hewitt is served primarily by MIDWAY ISD. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hewitt?

The median household income in Hewitt, TX is $75,898 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Hewitt, TX?

Hewitt has an average high temperature of 58.5°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Hewitt, TX affordable or expensive?

Hewitt's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hewitt is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,700 and the median rent is $1,308 per month.

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

Hewitt has a violent crime rate of 153.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1112.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hewitt, TX a Good Place to Live?

Hewitt is a small city of 16,034 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,898 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Hewitt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hewitt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hewitt 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

Hewitt's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hewitt costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hewitt, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,308	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,898	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hewitt's violent crime rate is 153.8 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

153.8 /100k

Property Crime

1112.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hewitt is served primarily by MIDWAY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hewitt, TX	National Avg
School District	MIDWAY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hewitt sees average highs of 58.5°F in January and 94.5°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Hewitt, TX
Average High — January	58.5°F
Average High — July	94.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Hewitt, TX	National Avg
Population	16,034	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hewitt

Hewitt, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76643

Hewitt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hewitt, TX affordable or expensive?

Hewitt's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hewitt roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $233,700 and median rent is $1,308/month.

What is the crime rate in Hewitt, TX?

Hewitt's violent crime rate is 153.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1112.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hewitt?

Public schools in Hewitt are operated by MIDWAY ISD. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hewitt, TX a good place to live?

Hewitt, TX has a population of 16,034, a median household income of $75,898, 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.

What is the weather like in Hewitt?

Hewitt averages 58.5°F in January and 94.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hewitt?

Hewitt, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76643.

What is the population of Hewitt?

The population of Hewitt, Texas is 16,034 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hewitt?

Key numbers for living in Hewitt: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $233,700, median household income $75,898, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hewitt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.