Manchaca is a small town of 2,041 in Texas, with a median household income of $124,491
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Manchaca stands out for solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Manchaca is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Manchaca 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: 97.6
Manchaca's overall cost of living index is 97.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Manchaca costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Manchaca, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$507,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$2,152
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$124,491
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Manchaca's violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100,000 residents
— 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
444.8 /100k
Property Crime
2967.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Manchaca is served primarily by AUSTIN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Manchaca, TX
National Avg
School District
AUSTIN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
78
—
Middle Schools
20
—
High Schools
23
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Manchaca sees average highs of 59.2°F in January
and 95.7°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Manchaca's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Manchaca roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $507,500 and median rent is $2,152/month.
Manchaca's violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2967.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Manchaca are operated by AUSTIN ISD.
The district has 78 elementary, 20 middle, and 23 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Manchaca, TX has a population of 2,041, a median household income of $124,491, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Manchaca averages 59.2°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Manchaca, Texas is 2,041 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Manchaca: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $507,500, median household income $124,491, crime index 127 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manchaca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
