What are the schools like in Kaufman, TX?

Kaufman is served primarily by KAUFMAN ISD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Kaufman?

The median household income in Kaufman, TX is $55,349 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Kaufman, TX?

Kaufman has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Kaufman, TX affordable or expensive?

Kaufman's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kaufman is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,000 and the median rent is $1,166 per month.

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

Kaufman has a violent crime rate of 121.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1485.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kaufman, TX a Good Place to Live?

Kaufman is a small town of 7,520 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,349 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kaufman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kaufman 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

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

Metric	Kaufman, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,166	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,349	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kaufman's violent crime rate is 121.2 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.2 /100k

Property Crime

1485.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kaufman is served primarily by KAUFMAN ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kaufman, TX	National Avg
School District	KAUFMAN ISD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kaufman sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kaufman, TX
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Kaufman, TX	National Avg
Population	7,520	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Post Oak Bend City, TX 3 mi Oak Grove, TX 4 mi Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County), TX 4 mi Scurry, TX 6 mi Crandall, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Kaufman

Kaufman, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75142

Kaufman vs Other Cities

Kaufman, TX vs Post Oak Bend City, TX Kaufman, TX vs Oak Grove, TX Kaufman, TX vs Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County), TX Kaufman, TX vs Scurry, TX Kaufman, TX vs Crandall, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaufman, TX affordable or expensive?

Kaufman's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kaufman roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $151,000 and median rent is $1,166/month.

What is the crime rate in Kaufman, TX?

Kaufman's violent crime rate is 121.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1485.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kaufman?

Public schools in Kaufman are operated by KAUFMAN ISD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kaufman, TX a good place to live?

Kaufman, TX has a population of 7,520, a median household income of $55,349, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Kaufman?

Kaufman averages 56.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kaufman?

Kaufman, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75142.

What is the population of Kaufman?

The population of Kaufman, Texas is 7,520 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kaufman?

Key numbers for living in Kaufman: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $151,000, median household income $55,349, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kaufman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.