New Deal is a small town of 1,217 in Texas, with a median household income of $76,964
and a 0.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Deal 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 New Deal is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Deal 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: 90.9
New Deal's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Deal costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Deal, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,113
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,964
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Deal's violent crime rate is 135.7 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.7 /100k
Property Crime
135.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Deal is served primarily by NEW DEAL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Deal, TX
National Avg
School District
NEW DEAL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Deal sees average highs of 55.0°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 19.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.0 inches of snow per year.
New Deal's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Deal roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,800 and median rent is $1,113/month.
New Deal's violent crime rate is 135.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 135.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Deal are operated by NEW DEAL ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Deal, TX has a population of 1,217, a median household income of $76,964, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%.
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.
New Deal averages 55.0°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.2 inches
with about 7.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Deal, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79350.
The population of New Deal, Texas is 1,217 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Deal: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $73,800, median household income $76,964, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Deal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
