What are the schools like in Indian Hills, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Indian Hills?

The median household income in Indian Hills, TX is $26,557 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Indian Hills, TX?

Indian Hills 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.

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

Q: Is Indian Hills, TX affordable or expensive?

Indian Hills's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Indian Hills is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $50,700 and the median rent is $1,112 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Indian Hills, TX?

Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills, TX a Good Place to Live?

Indian Hills is a small town of 3,188 in Texas, with a median household income of $26,557 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Indian Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Indian Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Indian Hills 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

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

Metric	Indian Hills, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$50,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,112	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,557	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Indian Hills'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	Indian Hills, 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	6.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	41.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Indian Hills, TX	National Avg
Population	3,188	—
Median Age	24.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	62.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.3%	22.2%
65 and over	6.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mila Doce, TX 3 mi Heidelberg, TX 3 mi Mercedes, TX 4 mi Ratamosa, TX 5 mi Laguna Seca, TX 5 mi

Indian Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Hills, TX affordable or expensive?

Indian Hills's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Indian Hills roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $50,700 and median rent is $1,112/month.

What is the crime rate in Indian Hills, TX?

Indian Hills'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 Indian Hills?

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

Is Indian Hills, TX a good place to live?

Indian Hills, TX has a population of 3,188, a median household income of $26,557, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Indian Hills?

Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills?

The population of Indian Hills, Texas is 3,188 with a median age of 24.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Indian Hills?

Key numbers for living in Indian Hills: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $50,700, median household income $26,557, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Indian Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.