What are the schools like in Seguin, TX?

Seguin is served primarily by SEGUIN ISD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Seguin?

The median household income in Seguin, TX is $58,165 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Seguin, TX?

Seguin has an average high temperature of 64.2°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Seguin, TX affordable or expensive?

Seguin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Seguin is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,600 and the median rent is $1,062 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Seguin, TX?

Seguin has a violent crime rate of 272.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1654.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Seguin, TX a Good Place to Live?

Seguin is a small city of 30,318 in Texas, with a median household income of $58,165 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Seguin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Seguin 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: 93.7

Seguin's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Seguin costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Seguin, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,062	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,165	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Seguin's violent crime rate is 272.7 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

272.7 /100k

Property Crime

1654.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Seguin is served primarily by SEGUIN ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Seguin, TX	National Avg
School District	SEGUIN ISD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Seguin sees average highs of 64.2°F in January and 96.3°F in July, with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Seguin, TX
Average High — January	64.2°F
Average High — July	96.3°F
Annual Precipitation	34.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Seguin, TX	National Avg
Population	30,318	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McQueeney, TX 5 mi Geronimo, TX 6 mi Lake Dunlap, TX 9 mi Kingsbury, TX 10 mi Marion, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Seguin

Seguin, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78155

Seguin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seguin, TX affordable or expensive?

Seguin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Seguin roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,600 and median rent is $1,062/month.

What is the crime rate in Seguin, TX?

Seguin's violent crime rate is 272.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1654.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Seguin?

Public schools in Seguin are operated by SEGUIN ISD. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Seguin, TX a good place to live?

Seguin, TX has a population of 30,318, a median household income of $58,165, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Seguin?

Seguin averages 64.2°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Seguin?

Seguin, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78155.

What is the population of Seguin?

The population of Seguin, Texas is 30,318 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Seguin?

Key numbers for living in Seguin: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $190,600, median household income $58,165, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seguin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.