What are the schools like in Itasca, TX?

Itasca is served primarily by ITASCA ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Itasca?

The median household income in Itasca, TX is $58,098 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Itasca, TX?

Itasca has an average high temperature of 59.0°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Itasca, TX affordable or expensive?

Itasca's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Itasca is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,900 and the median rent is $783 per month.

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

Itasca has a violent crime rate of 178.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of None per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Itasca, TX a Good Place to Live?

Itasca is a small town of 2,025 in Texas, with a median household income of $58,098 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Itasca stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Itasca 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: 89.0

Itasca's overall cost of living index is 89.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Itasca costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Itasca, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$783	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,098	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Itasca's violent crime rate is 178.4 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

178.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Itasca is served primarily by ITASCA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Itasca, TX	National Avg
School District	ITASCA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Itasca sees average highs of 59.0°F in January and 96.0°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Itasca, TX
Average High — January	59.0°F
Average High — July	96.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Itasca, TX	National Avg
Population	2,025	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Covington, TX 7 mi Carl's Corner, TX 8 mi Grandview, TX 8 mi Hillsboro, TX 11 mi Milford, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Itasca

Itasca, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76055

Itasca vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itasca, TX affordable or expensive?

Itasca's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Itasca roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,900 and median rent is $783/month.

What is the crime rate in Itasca, TX?

Itasca's violent crime rate is 178.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Itasca?

Public schools in Itasca are operated by ITASCA ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Itasca, TX a good place to live?

Itasca, TX has a population of 2,025, a median household income of $58,098, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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 Itasca?

Itasca averages 59.0°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Itasca?

Itasca, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76055.

What is the population of Itasca?

The population of Itasca, Texas is 2,025 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Itasca?

Key numbers for living in Itasca: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $88,900, median household income $58,098, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Itasca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.