What are the schools like in Hitchcock, TX?

Hitchcock is served primarily by HITCHCOCK ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hitchcock?

The median household income in Hitchcock, TX is $75,741 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Hitchcock, TX?

Hitchcock has an average high temperature of 63.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Hitchcock, TX affordable or expensive?

Hitchcock's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hitchcock is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $163,500 and the median rent is $1,226 per month.

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

Hitchcock has a violent crime rate of 331.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1771.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hitchcock, TX a Good Place to Live?

Hitchcock is a small town of 7,398 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,741 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Hitchcock stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Hitchcock 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: 100.2

Hitchcock's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hitchcock costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hitchcock, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$163,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,226	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,741	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hitchcock's violent crime rate is 331.3 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

331.3 /100k

Property Crime

1771.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hitchcock is served primarily by HITCHCOCK ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hitchcock, TX	National Avg
School District	HITCHCOCK ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	24.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hitchcock sees average highs of 63.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 57.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hitchcock, TX
Average High — January	63.2°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	57.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hitchcock, TX	National Avg
Population	7,398	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hitchcock

Hitchcock, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77563

Hitchcock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hitchcock, TX affordable or expensive?

Hitchcock's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hitchcock roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $163,500 and median rent is $1,226/month.

What is the crime rate in Hitchcock, TX?

Hitchcock's violent crime rate is 331.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1771.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hitchcock?

Public schools in Hitchcock are operated by HITCHCOCK ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.8:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hitchcock, TX a good place to live?

Hitchcock, TX has a population of 7,398, a median household income of $75,741, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Hitchcock?

Hitchcock averages 63.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hitchcock?

Hitchcock, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77563.

What is the population of Hitchcock?

The population of Hitchcock, Texas is 7,398 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hitchcock?

Key numbers for living in Hitchcock: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $163,500, median household income $75,741, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hitchcock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.