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Shamrock is a small town of 2,000 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,333
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shamrock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Shamrock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shamrock 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: 89.6
Shamrock's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shamrock costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shamrock, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$872
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shamrock's violent crime rate is 98.9 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
98.9 /100k
Property Crime
158.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shamrock is served primarily by SHAMROCK ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shamrock, TX
National Avg
School District
SHAMROCK ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shamrock sees average highs of 50.4°F in January
and 93.8°F in July,
with 25.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Shamrock's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shamrock roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,100 and median rent is $872/month.
Shamrock's violent crime rate is 98.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shamrock are operated by SHAMROCK ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shamrock, TX has a population of 2,000, a median household income of $39,333, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
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.
Shamrock averages 50.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.3 inches
with about 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shamrock, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79079.
The population of Shamrock, Texas is 2,000 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shamrock: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $84,100, median household income $39,333, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shamrock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
