Loraine is a small town of 535 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,079
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is
20% below the national average.
Strengths:
Loraine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Loraine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Loraine 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: 80.3
Loraine's overall cost of living index is 80.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Loraine costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.
Metric
Loraine, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$58,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$340
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,079
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Loraine's violent crime rate is 105.3 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.3 /100k
Property Crime
444.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Loraine is served primarily by LORAINE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Loraine, TX
National Avg
School District
LORAINE ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Loraine sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 96.7°F in July,
with 22.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Loraine's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Loraine roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $58,400 and median rent is $340/month.
Loraine's violent crime rate is 105.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 444.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Loraine are operated by LORAINE ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Loraine, TX has a population of 535, a median household income of $39,079, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Loraine averages 57.9°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.0 inches
with about 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Loraine, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79532.
The population of Loraine, Texas is 535 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Loraine: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $58,400, median household income $39,079, 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 Loraine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.