What are the schools like in Little Cypress, TX?

School district data for Little Cypress is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Little Cypress?

The median household income in Little Cypress, TX is $75,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Little Cypress, TX?

Little Cypress has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Little Cypress, TX affordable or expensive?

Little Cypress's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Little Cypress is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $159,900 and the median rent is $1,058 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Little Cypress, TX?

Little Cypress has a violent crime rate of 271.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1064.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Little Cypress, TX a Good Place to Live?

Little Cypress is a small town of 1,931 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,000 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Little Cypress stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Little Cypress is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Little Cypress 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: 90.2

Little Cypress's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Little Cypress costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Little Cypress, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,058	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Little Cypress's violent crime rate is 271.0 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

271.0 /100k

Property Crime

1064.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Little Cypress, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Little Cypress sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 64.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Little Cypress, TX
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	64.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Little Cypress, TX	National Avg
Population	1,931	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orange, TX 4 mi Forest Heights, TX 4 mi Pinehurst, TX 5 mi West Orange, TX 7 mi Mauriceville, TX 8 mi

Little Cypress vs Other Cities

Little Cypress, TX vs Orange, TX Little Cypress, TX vs Forest Heights, TX Little Cypress, TX vs Pinehurst, TX Little Cypress, TX vs West Orange, TX Little Cypress, TX vs Mauriceville, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Cypress, TX affordable or expensive?

Little Cypress's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Little Cypress roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $159,900 and median rent is $1,058/month.

What is the crime rate in Little Cypress, TX?

Little Cypress's violent crime rate is 271.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1064.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Little Cypress?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Little Cypress, TX a good place to live?

Little Cypress, TX has a population of 1,931, a median household income of $75,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Little Cypress?

Little Cypress averages 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Little Cypress?

The population of Little Cypress, Texas is 1,931 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Little Cypress?

Key numbers for living in Little Cypress: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $159,900, median household income $75,000, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Little Cypress side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.