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Thorndale is a small town of 1,415 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,581
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Thorndale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Thorndale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Thorndale 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: 91.9
Thorndale's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Thorndale costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Thorndale, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$920
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,581
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Thorndale's violent crime rate is 257.8 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
257.8 /100k
Property Crime
676.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Thorndale is served primarily by THORNDALE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Thorndale, TX
National Avg
School District
THORNDALE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Thorndale sees average highs of 61.1°F in January
and 95.9°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
Thorndale's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Thorndale roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,400 and median rent is $920/month.
Thorndale's violent crime rate is 257.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 676.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Thorndale are operated by THORNDALE ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Thorndale, TX has a population of 1,415, a median household income of $63,581, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Thorndale averages 61.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Thorndale, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76577.
The population of Thorndale, Texas is 1,415 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Thorndale: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $122,400, median household income $63,581, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thorndale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
