What are the schools like in Keller, TX?

Keller is served primarily by KELLER ISD. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Keller?

The median household income in Keller, TX is $162,094 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Keller, TX?

Keller has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Keller, TX affordable or expensive?

Keller's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Keller is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $484,200 and the median rent is $1,850 per month.

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

Keller has a violent crime rate of 77.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 655.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Keller, TX a Good Place to Live?

Keller is a small city of 45,320 in Texas, with a median household income of $162,094 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Keller stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Keller is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Keller 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

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

Metric	Keller, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$484,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$162,094	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Keller's violent crime rate is 77.4 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.4 /100k

Property Crime

655.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Keller, TX	National Avg
School District	KELLER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	10	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Keller sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Keller, TX
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	96.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Keller, TX	National Avg
Population	45,320	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.4%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westlake, TX 4 mi Watauga, TX 5 mi Southlake, TX 5 mi North Richland Hills, TX 5 mi Trophy Club, TX 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Keller

Keller, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76248

Keller vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keller, TX affordable or expensive?

Keller's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Keller roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $484,200 and median rent is $1,850/month.

What is the crime rate in Keller, TX?

Keller's violent crime rate is 77.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 655.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Keller?

Public schools in Keller are operated by KELLER ISD. The district has 23 elementary, 10 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 59.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Keller, TX a good place to live?

Keller, TX has a population of 45,320, a median household income of $162,094, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Keller?

Keller averages 57.4°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Keller?

Keller, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76248.

What is the population of Keller?

The population of Keller, Texas is 45,320 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Keller?

Key numbers for living in Keller: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $484,200, median household income $162,094, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Keller side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.