What are the schools like in Josephine, TX?

Josephine is served primarily by COMMUNITY ISD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Josephine?

The median household income in Josephine, TX is $80,648 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Josephine, TX?

Josephine has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Josephine, TX affordable or expensive?

Josephine's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Josephine is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $234,000 and the median rent is $1,347 per month.

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

Josephine has a violent crime rate of 184.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 882.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Josephine, TX a Good Place to Live?

Josephine is a small town of 3,497 in Texas, with a median household income of $80,648 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Josephine stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Josephine 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: 103.3

Josephine's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Josephine costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Josephine, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$234,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,347	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,648	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Josephine's violent crime rate is 184.7 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

184.7 /100k

Property Crime

882.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Josephine is served primarily by COMMUNITY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Josephine, TX	National Avg
School District	COMMUNITY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Josephine sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Josephine, TX
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Josephine, TX	National Avg
Population	3,497	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nevada, TX 4 mi Caddo Mills, TX 5 mi Royse City, TX 6 mi Farmersville, TX 7 mi Lavon, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Josephine

Josephine, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75164

Josephine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josephine, TX affordable or expensive?

Josephine's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Josephine roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $234,000 and median rent is $1,347/month.

What is the crime rate in Josephine, TX?

Josephine's violent crime rate is 184.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 882.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Josephine?

Public schools in Josephine are operated by COMMUNITY ISD. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Josephine, TX a good place to live?

Josephine, TX has a population of 3,497, a median household income of $80,648, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Josephine?

Josephine averages 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Josephine?

Josephine, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75164.

What is the population of Josephine?

The population of Josephine, Texas is 3,497 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Josephine?

Key numbers for living in Josephine: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $234,000, median household income $80,648, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Josephine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.