What are the schools like in Red Rock, TX?

Red Rock is served primarily by BASTROP ISD. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Red Rock?

The median household income in Red Rock, TX is $45,046 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Red Rock, TX?

Red Rock has an average high temperature of 62.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Red Rock, TX affordable or expensive?

Red Rock's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Red Rock is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Red Rock, TX?

Red Rock has a violent crime rate of 484.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1673.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Red Rock, TX a Good Place to Live?

Red Rock is a small town of 673 in Texas, with a median household income of $45,046 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Red Rock stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Red Rock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Red Rock 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: 97.6

Red Rock's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Red Rock costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Red Rock, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,046	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Red Rock's violent crime rate is 484.7 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.7 /100k

Property Crime

1673.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Red Rock is served primarily by BASTROP ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Red Rock, TX	National Avg
School District	BASTROP ISD	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Red Rock sees average highs of 62.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July, with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Red Rock, TX
Average High — January	62.2°F
Average High — July	95.5°F
Annual Precipitation	36.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Red Rock, TX	National Avg
Population	673	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	40.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rosanky, TX 8 mi Cedar Creek, TX 9 mi Wyldwood, TX 12 mi Bastrop, TX 13 mi Lockhart, TX 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Red Rock

Red Rock, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78662

Red Rock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Rock, TX affordable or expensive?

Red Rock's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Red Rock roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Red Rock, TX?

Red Rock's violent crime rate is 484.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1673.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Red Rock?

Public schools in Red Rock are operated by BASTROP ISD. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 3.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Red Rock, TX a good place to live?

Red Rock, TX has a population of 673, a median household income of $45,046, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Red Rock?

Red Rock averages 62.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Red Rock?

Red Rock, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78662.

What is the population of Red Rock?

The population of Red Rock, Texas is 673 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Red Rock?

Key numbers for living in Red Rock: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $164,600, median household income $45,046, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Red Rock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.