Seminole is a small town of 7,024 in Texas, with a median household income of $73,074
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Seminole 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:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Seminole is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Seminole 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: 92.4
Seminole's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Seminole costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Seminole, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$147,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$878
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,074
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Seminole's violent crime rate is 178.4 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
178.4 /100k
Property Crime
864.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Seminole is served primarily by SEMINOLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Seminole, TX
National Avg
School District
SEMINOLE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Seminole sees average highs of 56.2°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.8 inches of snow per year.
Seminole's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Seminole roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $147,800 and median rent is $878/month.
Seminole's violent crime rate is 178.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 864.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Seminole are operated by SEMINOLE ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Seminole, TX has a population of 7,024, a median household income of $73,074, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Seminole averages 56.2°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches
with about 4.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Seminole, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79360.
The population of Seminole, Texas is 7,024 with a median age of 31.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Seminole: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $147,800, median household income $73,074, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seminole side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
