What are the schools like in Mineola, TX?

Mineola is served primarily by MINEOLA ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Mineola?

The median household income in Mineola, TX is $42,147 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Mineola, TX?

Mineola has an average high temperature of 56.9°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Mineola, TX affordable or expensive?

Mineola's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mineola is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $115,300 and the median rent is $912 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mineola, TX?

Mineola has a violent crime rate of 172.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1787.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mineola, TX a Good Place to Live?

Mineola is a small town of 4,879 in Texas, with a median household income of $42,147 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Mineola stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mineola is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mineola 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: 91.5

Mineola's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mineola costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mineola, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$115,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$912	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,147	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mineola's violent crime rate is 172.9 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

172.9 /100k

Property Crime

1787.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mineola is served primarily by MINEOLA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mineola, TX	National Avg
School District	MINEOLA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mineola sees average highs of 56.9°F in January and 92.6°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mineola, TX
Average High — January	56.9°F
Average High — July	92.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mineola, TX	National Avg
Population	4,879	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	26.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Quitman, TX 10 mi Hideaway, TX 11 mi Lindale, TX 12 mi Van, TX 13 mi Alba, TX 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Mineola

Mineola, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75773

Mineola vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mineola, TX affordable or expensive?

Mineola's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mineola roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $115,300 and median rent is $912/month.

What is the crime rate in Mineola, TX?

Mineola's violent crime rate is 172.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1787.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mineola?

Public schools in Mineola are operated by MINEOLA ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mineola, TX a good place to live?

Mineola, TX has a population of 4,879, a median household income of $42,147, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Mineola?

Mineola averages 56.9°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mineola?

Mineola, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75773.

What is the population of Mineola?

The population of Mineola, Texas is 4,879 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mineola?

Key numbers for living in Mineola: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $115,300, median household income $42,147, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mineola side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.