Kirbyville is a small town of 2,340 in Texas, with a median household income of $30,152
and a 23.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kirbyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kirbyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kirbyville 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: 86.6
Kirbyville's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kirbyville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kirbyville, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$597
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,152
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kirbyville's violent crime rate is 157.6 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
157.6 /100k
Property Crime
1027.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kirbyville is served primarily by KIRBYVILLE CISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kirbyville, TX
National Avg
School District
KIRBYVILLE CISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kirbyville sees average highs of 59.6°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 62.8 inches of annual precipitation
.
Kirbyville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kirbyville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,000 and median rent is $597/month.
Kirbyville's violent crime rate is 157.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kirbyville are operated by KIRBYVILLE CISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 5.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kirbyville, TX has a population of 2,340, a median household income of $30,152, and an unemployment rate of 23.6%.
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.
Kirbyville averages 59.6°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.8 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kirbyville, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75956.
The population of Kirbyville, Texas is 2,340 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kirbyville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $84,000, median household income $30,152, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kirbyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
