What are the schools like in Quail Creek, TX?

School district data for Quail Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Quail Creek?

The median household income in Quail Creek, TX is $75,556 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.8%.

What is the weather like in Quail Creek, TX?

Quail Creek has an average high temperature of 64.9°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches.

Quail Creek, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Quail Creek, TX affordable or expensive?

Quail Creek's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quail Creek is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,600 and the median rent is $1,568 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Quail Creek, TX?

Quail Creek has a violent crime rate of 344.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1605.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Quail Creek, TX a Good Place to Live?

Quail Creek is a small town of 1,301 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,556 and a 12.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Quail Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Quail Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Quail Creek 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: 90.6

Quail Creek's overall cost of living index is 90.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Quail Creek costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Quail Creek, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,568	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Quail Creek's violent crime rate is 344.3 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

344.3 /100k

Property Crime

1605.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Quail Creek, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quail Creek sees average highs of 64.9°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Quail Creek, TX
Average High — January	64.9°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	39.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Quail Creek, TX	National Avg
Population	1,301	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Victoria, TX 7 mi Bloomington, TX 14 mi Placedo, TX 17 mi Inez, TX 19 mi Goliad, TX 20 mi

Quail Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quail Creek, TX affordable or expensive?

Quail Creek's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Quail Creek roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,600 and median rent is $1,568/month.

What is the crime rate in Quail Creek, TX?

Quail Creek's violent crime rate is 344.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1605.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Quail Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Quail Creek, TX a good place to live?

Quail Creek, TX has a population of 1,301, a median household income of $75,556, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Quail Creek?

Quail Creek averages 64.9°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Quail Creek?

The population of Quail Creek, Texas is 1,301 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Quail Creek?

Key numbers for living in Quail Creek: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $162,600, median household income $75,556, crime index 85 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quail Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.