Myrtle Springs is a small town of 628 in Texas, with a median household income of $41,170
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Myrtle Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Myrtle Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Myrtle Springs 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: 92.8
Myrtle Springs's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Myrtle Springs costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Myrtle Springs, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$868
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,170
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Myrtle Springs's violent crime rate is 127.2 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.2 /100k
Property Crime
736.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Myrtle Springs is served primarily by WILLS POINT ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Myrtle Springs, TX
National Avg
School District
WILLS POINT ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Myrtle Springs sees average highs of 55.5°F in January
and 94.4°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Myrtle Springs's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Myrtle Springs roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $868/month.
Myrtle Springs's violent crime rate is 127.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 736.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Myrtle Springs are operated by WILLS POINT ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Myrtle Springs, TX has a population of 628, a median household income of $41,170, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Myrtle Springs averages 55.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Myrtle Springs, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75169.
The population of Myrtle Springs, Texas is 628 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Myrtle Springs: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $41,170, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Myrtle Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
