La Vernia is a small town of 1,140 in Texas, with a median household income of $74,167
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
La Vernia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether La Vernia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All La Vernia 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
La Vernia's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in La Vernia costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
La Vernia, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$231,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$870
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
La Vernia's violent crime rate is 65.2 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
65.2 /100k
Property Crime
1565.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
La Vernia is served primarily by LA VERNIA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
La Vernia, TX
National Avg
School District
LA VERNIA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
La Vernia sees average highs of 64.8°F in January
and 96.1°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
La Vernia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes La Vernia roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $231,800 and median rent is $870/month.
La Vernia's violent crime rate is 65.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1565.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in La Vernia are operated by LA VERNIA ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
La Vernia, TX has a population of 1,140, a median household income of $74,167, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
La Vernia averages 64.8°F in January and 96.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
La Vernia, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78121.
The population of La Vernia, Texas is 1,140 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in La Vernia: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $231,800, median household income $74,167, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare La Vernia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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