What are the schools like in Roman Forest, TX?

Roman Forest is served primarily by NEW CANEY ISD. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Roman Forest?

The median household income in Roman Forest, TX is $117,652 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Roman Forest, TX?

Roman Forest has an average high temperature of 60.8°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Roman Forest, TX affordable or expensive?

Roman Forest's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roman Forest is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $277,900 and the median rent is $1,757 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roman Forest, TX?

Roman Forest has a violent crime rate of 358.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3662.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roman Forest, TX a Good Place to Live?

Roman Forest is a small town of 2,077 in Texas, with a median household income of $117,652 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Roman Forest stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Roman Forest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roman Forest 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: 100.2

Roman Forest's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roman Forest costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Roman Forest, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$277,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,757	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,652	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Roman Forest's violent crime rate is 358.3 per 100,000 residents — 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

358.3 /100k

Property Crime

3662.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Roman Forest is served primarily by NEW CANEY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roman Forest, TX	National Avg
School District	NEW CANEY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roman Forest sees average highs of 60.8°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Roman Forest, TX
Average High — January	60.8°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Roman Forest, TX	National Avg
Population	2,077	—
Median Age	43.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Roman Forest

Roman Forest, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77357

Roman Forest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman Forest, TX affordable or expensive?

Roman Forest's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Roman Forest roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $277,900 and median rent is $1,757/month.

What is the crime rate in Roman Forest, TX?

Roman Forest's violent crime rate is 358.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3662.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roman Forest?

Public schools in Roman Forest are operated by NEW CANEY ISD. The district has 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roman Forest, TX a good place to live?

Roman Forest, TX has a population of 2,077, a median household income of $117,652, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Roman Forest?

Roman Forest averages 60.8°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roman Forest?

Roman Forest, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77357.

What is the population of Roman Forest?

The population of Roman Forest, Texas is 2,077 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roman Forest?

Key numbers for living in Roman Forest: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $277,900, median household income $117,652, crime index 126 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roman Forest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.