Premont is a small town of 2,810 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,245
and a 15.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Premont 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 Premont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Premont 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: 88.1
Premont's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Premont costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Premont, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$737
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,245
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Premont's violent crime rate is 335.4 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
335.4 /100k
Property Crime
503.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Premont is served primarily by PREMONT ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Premont, TX
National Avg
School District
PREMONT ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
65.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Premont sees average highs of 69.3°F in January
and 97.9°F in July,
with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Premont's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Premont roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,700 and median rent is $737/month.
Premont's violent crime rate is 335.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Premont are operated by PREMONT ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Premont, TX has a population of 2,810, a median household income of $46,245, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%.
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.
Premont averages 69.3°F in January and 97.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Premont, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78375.
The population of Premont, Texas is 2,810 with a median age of 27.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Premont: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $80,700, median household income $46,245, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Premont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
