Nederland is a small city of 18,569 in Texas, with a median household income of $73,706
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nederland 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 Nederland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nederland 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: 90.2
Nederland's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nederland costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nederland, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$174,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,265
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,706
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nederland's violent crime rate is 229.2 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
229.2 /100k
Property Crime
1212.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nederland is served primarily by NEDERLAND ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nederland, TX
National Avg
School District
NEDERLAND ISD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nederland sees average highs of 63.5°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 62.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Nederland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nederland roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $174,600 and median rent is $1,265/month.
Nederland's violent crime rate is 229.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nederland are operated by NEDERLAND ISD.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nederland, TX has a population of 18,569, a median household income of $73,706, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Nederland averages 63.5°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nederland, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77627.
The population of Nederland, Texas is 18,569 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nederland: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $174,600, median household income $73,706, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nederland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.