Iredell is a small town of 348 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,583
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Iredell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Iredell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Iredell 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: 86.5
Iredell's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Iredell costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Iredell, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$59,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$731
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Iredell's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.6 /100k
Property Crime
310.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Iredell is served primarily by IREDELL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Iredell, TX
National Avg
School District
IREDELL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Iredell sees average highs of 58.6°F in January
and 94.4°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Iredell's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Iredell roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $59,700 and median rent is $731/month.
Iredell's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 310.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Iredell are operated by IREDELL ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Iredell, TX has a population of 348, a median household income of $39,583, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Iredell averages 58.6°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Iredell, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76649.
The population of Iredell, Texas is 348 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Iredell: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $59,700, median household income $39,583, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Iredell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
