Poynor is a small town of 428 in Texas, with a median household income of $68,750
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Poynor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Poynor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Poynor 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: 93.5
Poynor's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Poynor costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Poynor, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,016
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Poynor's violent crime rate is 298.5 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
298.5 /100k
Property Crime
1190.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Poynor is served primarily by LAPOYNOR ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Poynor, TX
National Avg
School District
LAPOYNOR ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Poynor sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Poynor's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Poynor roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,600 and median rent is $1,016/month.
Poynor's violent crime rate is 298.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1190.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Poynor are operated by LAPOYNOR ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Poynor, TX has a population of 428, a median household income of $68,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Poynor averages 57.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Poynor, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75770, 75782.
The population of Poynor, Texas is 428 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Poynor: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $144,600, median household income $68,750, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Poynor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.