What are the schools like in Murillo, TX?

School district data for Murillo is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Murillo?

The median household income in Murillo, TX is $68,739 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Murillo, TX?

Murillo has an average high temperature of 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Murillo, TX affordable or expensive?

Murillo's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Murillo is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,400 and the median rent is $715 per month.

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

Murillo has a violent crime rate of 287.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1623.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Murillo, TX a Good Place to Live?

Murillo is a small town of 8,744 in Texas, with a median household income of $68,739 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Murillo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Murillo 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: 85.6

Murillo's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Murillo costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Murillo, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$715	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,739	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Murillo's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.8 /100k

Property Crime

1623.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Murillo, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Murillo sees average highs of 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July, with 24.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Murillo, TX
Average High — January	70.2°F
Average High — July	96.7°F
Annual Precipitation	24.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Murillo, TX	National Avg
Population	8,744	—
Median Age	24.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	47.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.9%	22.2%
65 and over	4.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Muniz, TX 2 mi Lopezville, TX 2 mi North Alamo, TX 3 mi César Chávez, TX 3 mi San Carlos, TX 4 mi

Murillo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murillo, TX affordable or expensive?

Murillo's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Murillo roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,400 and median rent is $715/month.

What is the crime rate in Murillo, TX?

Murillo's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Murillo?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Murillo, TX a good place to live?

Murillo, TX has a population of 8,744, a median household income of $68,739, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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 Murillo?

Murillo averages 70.2°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Murillo?

The population of Murillo, Texas is 8,744 with a median age of 24.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Murillo?

Key numbers for living in Murillo: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $126,400, median household income $68,739, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Murillo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.