What are the schools like in Meadows Place, TX?

Meadows Place is served primarily by ARROW ACADEMY. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Meadows Place?

The median household income in Meadows Place, TX is $78,396 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Meadows Place, TX?

Meadows Place has an average high temperature of 64.3°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Meadows Place, TX affordable or expensive?

Meadows Place's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Meadows Place is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,300 and the median rent is $1,253 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Meadows Place, TX?

Meadows Place has a violent crime rate of 66.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2596.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Meadows Place, TX a Good Place to Live?

Meadows Place is a small town of 4,719 in Texas, with a median household income of $78,396 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Meadows Place stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Meadows Place 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: 100.2

Meadows Place's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Meadows Place costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Meadows Place, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,253	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,396	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Meadows Place's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.0 /100k

Property Crime

2596.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Meadows Place is served primarily by ARROW ACADEMY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Meadows Place, TX	National Avg
School District	ARROW ACADEMY	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Meadows Place sees average highs of 64.3°F in January and 95.0°F in July, with 55.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Meadows Place, TX
Average High — January	64.3°F
Average High — July	95.0°F
Annual Precipitation	55.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Meadows Place, TX	National Avg
Population	4,719	—
Median Age	46.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.6%	18.9%
Asian	21.6%	6.3%
Under 18	14.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadows Place, TX affordable or expensive?

Meadows Place's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Meadows Place roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $233,300 and median rent is $1,253/month.

What is the crime rate in Meadows Place, TX?

Meadows Place's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2596.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Meadows Place?

Public schools in Meadows Place are operated by ARROW ACADEMY. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Meadows Place, TX a good place to live?

Meadows Place, TX has a population of 4,719, a median household income of $78,396, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Meadows Place?

Meadows Place averages 64.3°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Meadows Place?

The population of Meadows Place, Texas is 4,719 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Meadows Place?

Key numbers for living in Meadows Place: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $233,300, median household income $78,396, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Meadows Place side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.