Pottsboro is a small town of 2,536 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,938
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pottsboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pottsboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pottsboro 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: 91.8
Pottsboro's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pottsboro costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pottsboro, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$220,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,230
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pottsboro's violent crime rate is 138.8 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.8 /100k
Property Crime
659.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pottsboro is served primarily by POTTSBORO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pottsboro, TX
National Avg
School District
POTTSBORO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pottsboro sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Pottsboro's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pottsboro roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $220,200 and median rent is $1,230/month.
Pottsboro's violent crime rate is 138.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 659.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pottsboro are operated by POTTSBORO ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pottsboro, TX has a population of 2,536, a median household income of $75,938, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Pottsboro averages 52.6°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Pottsboro, Texas is 2,536 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pottsboro: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $220,200, median household income $75,938, 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 Pottsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.