What are the schools like in Tolar, TX?

Tolar is served primarily by TOLAR ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Tolar?

The median household income in Tolar, TX is $89,135 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.0%.

What is the weather like in Tolar, TX?

Tolar has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Tolar, TX affordable or expensive?

Tolar's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tolar is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,500 and the median rent is $1,232 per month.

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

Tolar has a violent crime rate of 123.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1265.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tolar, TX a Good Place to Live?

Tolar is a small town of 1,358 in Texas, with a median household income of $89,135 and a 9.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Tolar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tolar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tolar 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: 96.5

Tolar's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tolar costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tolar, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,232	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,135	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tolar's violent crime rate is 123.3 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.3 /100k

Property Crime

1265.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tolar is served primarily by TOLAR ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tolar, TX	National Avg
School District	TOLAR ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tolar sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 96.5°F in July, with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tolar, TX
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	96.5°F
Annual Precipitation	33.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Tolar, TX	National Avg
Population	1,358	—
Median Age	23.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	45.4%	22.2%
65 and over	5.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bluff Dale, TX 7 mi Oak Trail Shores, TX 9 mi Granbury, TX 9 mi Canyon Creek, TX 11 mi Stockton Bend, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Tolar

Tolar, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76476

Tolar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tolar, TX affordable or expensive?

Tolar's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tolar roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $193,500 and median rent is $1,232/month.

What is the crime rate in Tolar, TX?

Tolar's violent crime rate is 123.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1265.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tolar?

Public schools in Tolar are operated by TOLAR ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tolar, TX a good place to live?

Tolar, TX has a population of 1,358, a median household income of $89,135, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%. 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 Tolar?

Tolar averages 56.8°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tolar?

Tolar, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76476.

What is the population of Tolar?

The population of Tolar, Texas is 1,358 with a median age of 23.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tolar?

Key numbers for living in Tolar: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $193,500, median household income $89,135, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tolar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.