What are the schools like in Shiner, TX?

Shiner is served primarily by SHINER ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Shiner?

The median household income in Shiner, TX is $90,119 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Shiner, TX?

Shiner has an average high temperature of 63.3°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Shiner, TX affordable or expensive?

Shiner's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shiner is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,800 and the median rent is $1,172 per month.

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

Shiner has a violent crime rate of 183.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 674.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shiner, TX a Good Place to Live?

Shiner is a small town of 2,095 in Texas, with a median household income of $90,119 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Shiner stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Shiner 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: 96.2

Shiner's overall cost of living index is 96.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shiner costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Shiner, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,172	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,119	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Shiner's violent crime rate is 183.6 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.6 /100k

Property Crime

674.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Shiner is served primarily by SHINER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Shiner, TX	National Avg
School District	SHINER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shiner sees average highs of 63.3°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shiner, TX
Average High — January	63.3°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Shiner, TX	National Avg
Population	2,095	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Moulton, TX 10 mi Yoakum, TX 10 mi Hallettsville, TX 14 mi Gonzales, TX 17 mi Flatonia, TX 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Shiner

Shiner, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77984

Shiner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shiner, TX affordable or expensive?

Shiner's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Shiner roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,800 and median rent is $1,172/month.

What is the crime rate in Shiner, TX?

Shiner's violent crime rate is 183.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 674.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shiner?

Public schools in Shiner are operated by SHINER ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Shiner, TX a good place to live?

Shiner, TX has a population of 2,095, a median household income of $90,119, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Shiner?

Shiner averages 63.3°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shiner?

Shiner, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77984.

What is the population of Shiner?

The population of Shiner, Texas is 2,095 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shiner?

Key numbers for living in Shiner: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $198,800, median household income $90,119, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shiner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.