Ivanhoe is a small town of 1,374 in Texas, with a median household income of $38,500
and a 14.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ivanhoe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ivanhoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ivanhoe 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: 90.9
Ivanhoe's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ivanhoe costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ivanhoe, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ivanhoe's violent crime rate is 115.4 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
115.4 /100k
Property Crime
724.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ivanhoe is served primarily by WOODVILLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ivanhoe, TX
National Avg
School District
WOODVILLE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ivanhoe sees average highs of 62.5°F in January
and 94.7°F in July,
with 58.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Ivanhoe's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ivanhoe roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,900 and median rent is $950/month.
Ivanhoe's violent crime rate is 115.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 724.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ivanhoe are operated by WOODVILLE ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 6.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ivanhoe, TX has a population of 1,374, a median household income of $38,500, and an unemployment rate of 14.6%.
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.
Ivanhoe averages 62.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.7 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ivanhoe, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75979.
The population of Ivanhoe, Texas is 1,374 with a median age of 53.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ivanhoe: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $94,900, median household income $38,500, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ivanhoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.