What are the schools like in Stanton, TX?

Stanton is served primarily by STANTON ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Stanton?

The median household income in Stanton, TX is $70,543 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.4%.

What is the weather like in Stanton, TX?

Stanton has an average high temperature of 60.3°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Stanton, TX affordable or expensive?

Stanton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stanton is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,100 and the median rent is $891 per month.

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

Stanton has a violent crime rate of 151.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1434.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stanton, TX a Good Place to Live?

Stanton is a small town of 2,667 in Texas, with a median household income of $70,543 and a 12.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Stanton 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: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stanton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stanton 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: 94.8

Stanton's overall cost of living index is 94.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stanton costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stanton, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$891	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,543	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stanton's violent crime rate is 151.0 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

151.0 /100k

Property Crime

1434.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stanton is served primarily by STANTON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stanton, TX	National Avg
School District	STANTON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stanton sees average highs of 60.3°F in January and 95.3°F in July, with 15.8 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stanton, TX
Average High — January	60.3°F
Average High — July	95.3°F
Annual Precipitation	15.8"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Stanton, TX	National Avg
Population	2,667	—
Median Age	29.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	8.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Big Spring, TX 19 mi Midland, TX 20 mi Forsan, TX 25 mi Garden City, TX 25 mi Ackerly, TX 28 mi

ZIP Codes in Stanton

Stanton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79782

Stanton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanton, TX affordable or expensive?

Stanton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stanton roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,100 and median rent is $891/month.

What is the crime rate in Stanton, TX?

Stanton's violent crime rate is 151.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1434.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stanton?

Public schools in Stanton are operated by STANTON ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stanton, TX a good place to live?

Stanton, TX has a population of 2,667, a median household income of $70,543, and an unemployment rate of 12.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Stanton?

Stanton averages 60.3°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.8 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stanton?

Stanton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79782.

What is the population of Stanton?

The population of Stanton, Texas is 2,667 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stanton?

Key numbers for living in Stanton: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $104,100, median household income $70,543, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.