What are the schools like in Hondo, TX?

Hondo is served primarily by HONDO ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hondo?

The median household income in Hondo, TX is $57,819 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Hondo, TX?

Hondo has an average high temperature of 65.3°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Hondo, TX affordable or expensive?

Hondo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hondo is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $178,100 and the median rent is $1,127 per month.

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

Hondo has a violent crime rate of 234.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1642.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hondo, TX a Good Place to Live?

Hondo is a small town of 8,424 in Texas, with a median household income of $57,819 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Hondo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Hondo 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: 93.7

Hondo's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hondo costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hondo, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$178,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,127	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,819	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hondo's violent crime rate is 234.7 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

234.7 /100k

Property Crime

1642.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hondo is served primarily by HONDO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hondo, TX	National Avg
School District	HONDO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hondo sees average highs of 65.3°F in January and 96.7°F in July, with 24.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Hondo, TX
Average High — January	65.3°F
Average High — July	96.7°F
Annual Precipitation	24.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Hondo, TX	National Avg
Population	8,424	—
Median Age	31.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

D'Hanis, TX 7 mi Yancey, TX 14 mi Castroville, TX 18 mi Sabinal, TX 19 mi Devine, TX 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Hondo

Hondo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78861

Hondo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hondo, TX affordable or expensive?

Hondo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hondo roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $178,100 and median rent is $1,127/month.

What is the crime rate in Hondo, TX?

Hondo's violent crime rate is 234.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1642.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hondo?

Public schools in Hondo are operated by HONDO ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hondo, TX a good place to live?

Hondo, TX has a population of 8,424, a median household income of $57,819, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Hondo?

Hondo averages 65.3°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hondo?

Hondo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78861.

What is the population of Hondo?

The population of Hondo, Texas is 8,424 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hondo?

Key numbers for living in Hondo: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $178,100, median household income $57,819, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hondo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.