Jourdanton is a small town of 4,138 in Texas, with a median household income of $74,185
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jourdanton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jourdanton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jourdanton 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: 93.7
Jourdanton's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jourdanton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jourdanton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$143,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$969
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,185
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Jourdanton's violent crime rate is 335.0 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
335.0 /100k
Property Crime
550.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jourdanton is served primarily by JOURDANTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jourdanton, TX
National Avg
School District
JOURDANTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jourdanton sees average highs of 65.1°F in January
and 96.4°F in July,
with 27.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Jourdanton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jourdanton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $143,500 and median rent is $969/month.
Jourdanton's violent crime rate is 335.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 550.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jourdanton are operated by JOURDANTON ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jourdanton, TX has a population of 4,138, a median household income of $74,185, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Jourdanton averages 65.1°F in January and 96.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jourdanton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78026.
The population of Jourdanton, Texas is 4,138 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jourdanton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $143,500, median household income $74,185, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jourdanton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
