What are the schools like in Natalia, TX?

Natalia is served primarily by NATALIA ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Natalia?

The median household income in Natalia, TX is $58,177 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Natalia, TX?

Natalia has an average high temperature of 66.2°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Natalia, TX affordable or expensive?

Natalia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Natalia is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,700 and the median rent is $929 per month.

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

Natalia has a violent crime rate of 72.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 506.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Natalia, TX a Good Place to Live?

Natalia is a small town of 1,404 in Texas, with a median household income of $58,177 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Natalia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Natalia 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: 93.7

Natalia's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Natalia costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Natalia, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$929	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,177	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Natalia's violent crime rate is 72.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

72.3 /100k

Property Crime

506.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Natalia is served primarily by NATALIA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Natalia, TX	National Avg
School District	NATALIA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	58.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Natalia sees average highs of 66.2°F in January and 96.0°F in July, with 29.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Natalia, TX
Average High — January	66.2°F
Average High — July	96.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Natalia, TX	National Avg
Population	1,404	—
Median Age	31.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	40.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Natalia

Natalia, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78059

Natalia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Natalia, TX affordable or expensive?

Natalia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Natalia roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,700 and median rent is $929/month.

What is the crime rate in Natalia, TX?

Natalia's violent crime rate is 72.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 506.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Natalia?

Public schools in Natalia are operated by NATALIA ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 5.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Natalia, TX a good place to live?

Natalia, TX has a population of 1,404, a median household income of $58,177, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Natalia?

Natalia averages 66.2°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Natalia?

Natalia, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78059.

What is the population of Natalia?

The population of Natalia, Texas is 1,404 with a median age of 31.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Natalia?

Key numbers for living in Natalia: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $134,700, median household income $58,177, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Natalia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.