Rule is a small town of 742 in Texas, with a median household income of $26,797
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rule 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 Rule is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rule 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
Rule's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rule costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rule, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$44,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,066
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$26,797
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rule's violent crime rate is 123.7 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.7 /100k
Property Crime
883.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rule is served primarily by RULE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rule, TX
National Avg
School District
RULE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rule sees average highs of 55.6°F in January
and 95.4°F in July,
with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Rule's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rule roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $44,500 and median rent is $1,066/month.
Rule's violent crime rate is 123.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 883.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rule are operated by RULE ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rule, TX has a population of 742, a median household income of $26,797, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Rule averages 55.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rule, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79547.
The population of Rule, Texas is 742 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rule: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $44,500, median household income $26,797, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rule side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
