What are the schools like in Muleshoe, TX?

Muleshoe is served primarily by MULESHOE ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Muleshoe?

The median household income in Muleshoe, TX is $76,618 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Muleshoe, TX?

Muleshoe has an average high temperature of 53.1°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Muleshoe, TX affordable or expensive?

Muleshoe's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Muleshoe is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,600 and the median rent is $687 per month.

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

Muleshoe has a violent crime rate of 142.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 345.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Muleshoe, TX a Good Place to Live?

Muleshoe is a small town of 5,515 in Texas, with a median household income of $76,618 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Muleshoe 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: 89.1

Muleshoe's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Muleshoe costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Muleshoe, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$687	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,618	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Muleshoe's violent crime rate is 142.3 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

142.3 /100k

Property Crime

345.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Muleshoe is served primarily by MULESHOE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Muleshoe, TX	National Avg
School District	MULESHOE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Muleshoe sees average highs of 53.1°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 18.3 inches of annual precipitation and 7.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Muleshoe, TX
Average High — January	53.1°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	18.3"
Annual Snowfall	7.5"

Demographics

Metric	Muleshoe, TX	National Avg
Population	5,515	—
Median Age	30.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sudan, TX 16 mi Earth, TX 18 mi Farwell, TX 21 mi Texico, NM 21 mi Bovina, TX 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Muleshoe

Muleshoe, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79347

Muleshoe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muleshoe, TX affordable or expensive?

Muleshoe's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Muleshoe roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,600 and median rent is $687/month.

What is the crime rate in Muleshoe, TX?

Muleshoe's violent crime rate is 142.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Muleshoe?

Public schools in Muleshoe are operated by MULESHOE ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Muleshoe, TX a good place to live?

Muleshoe, TX has a population of 5,515, a median household income of $76,618, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Muleshoe?

Muleshoe averages 53.1°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.3 inches with about 7.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Muleshoe?

Muleshoe, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79347.

What is the population of Muleshoe?

The population of Muleshoe, Texas is 5,515 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Muleshoe?

Key numbers for living in Muleshoe: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $112,600, median household income $76,618, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Muleshoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.