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Slaton is a small town of 5,859 in Texas, with a median household income of $54,278
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Slaton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Slaton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Slaton 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: 90.9
Slaton's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Slaton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Slaton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,023
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,278
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Slaton's violent crime rate is 516.0 per 100,000 residents
— 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
516.0 /100k
Property Crime
1156.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Slaton is served primarily by SLATON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Slaton, TX
National Avg
School District
SLATON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Slaton sees average highs of 55.0°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 20.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.0 inches of snow per year.
Slaton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Slaton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,100 and median rent is $1,023/month.
Slaton's violent crime rate is 516.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1156.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Slaton are operated by SLATON ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Slaton, TX has a population of 5,859, a median household income of $54,278, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Slaton averages 55.0°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.0 inches
with about 5.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Slaton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79364.
The population of Slaton, Texas is 5,859 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Slaton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $84,100, median household income $54,278, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Slaton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
