Hughes Springs is a small town of 1,621 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,551
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hughes Springs 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 Hughes Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hughes Springs 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: 91.2
Hughes Springs's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hughes Springs costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hughes Springs, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$817
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,551
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hughes Springs's violent crime rate is 64.9 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
64.9 /100k
Property Crime
519.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hughes Springs is served primarily by HUGHES SPRINGS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hughes Springs, TX
National Avg
School District
HUGHES SPRINGS ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hughes Springs sees average highs of 54.7°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Hughes Springs's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hughes Springs roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,700 and median rent is $817/month.
Hughes Springs's violent crime rate is 64.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 519.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hughes Springs are operated by HUGHES SPRINGS ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hughes Springs, TX has a population of 1,621, a median household income of $53,551, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Hughes Springs averages 54.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hughes Springs, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75656.
The population of Hughes Springs, Texas is 1,621 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hughes Springs: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $129,700, median household income $53,551, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hughes Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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