St. Hedwig is a small town of 2,256 in Texas, with a median household income of $113,173
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Hedwig stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether St. Hedwig is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Hedwig 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
St. Hedwig's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Hedwig costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Hedwig, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$278,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$113,173
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
St. Hedwig's violent crime rate is 516.3 per 100,000 residents
— 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
516.3 /100k
Property Crime
4009.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Hedwig is served primarily by EAST CENTRAL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Hedwig, TX
National Avg
School District
EAST CENTRAL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Hedwig sees average highs of 63.1°F in January
and 95.7°F in July,
with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
St. Hedwig's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Hedwig roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $278,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
St. Hedwig's violent crime rate is 516.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4009.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Hedwig are operated by EAST CENTRAL ISD.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Hedwig, TX has a population of 2,256, a median household income of $113,173, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
St. Hedwig averages 63.1°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Hedwig, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 78152, 78101.
The population of St. Hedwig, Texas is 2,256 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Hedwig: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $278,300, median household income $113,173, crime index 158 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Hedwig side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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