Very AffordableSafer than AverageSAN AUGUSTINE ISD
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San Augustine is a small town of 1,845 in Texas, with a median household income of $24,628
and a 19.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
San Augustine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether San Augustine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All San Augustine 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: 87.8
San Augustine's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in San Augustine costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
San Augustine, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$747
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,628
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
San Augustine's violent crime rate is 324.1 per 100,000 residents
— 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
324.1 /100k
Property Crime
648.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
San Augustine is served primarily by SAN AUGUSTINE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
San Augustine, TX
National Avg
School District
SAN AUGUSTINE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
San Augustine sees average highs of 59.5°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 55.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
San Augustine's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes San Augustine roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,000 and median rent is $747/month.
San Augustine's violent crime rate is 324.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 648.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in San Augustine are operated by SAN AUGUSTINE ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
San Augustine, TX has a population of 1,845, a median household income of $24,628, and an unemployment rate of 19.7%.
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.
San Augustine averages 59.5°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.6 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
San Augustine, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75972.
The population of San Augustine, Texas is 1,845 with a median age of 48.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in San Augustine: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $75,000, median household income $24,628, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare San Augustine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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