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Trinity is a small town of 2,493 in Texas, with a median household income of $35,905
and a 7.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trinity stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Trinity is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trinity 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: 87.2
Trinity's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trinity costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trinity, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$65,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$753
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,905
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trinity's violent crime rate is 136.5 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
136.5 /100k
Property Crime
532.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trinity is served primarily by TRINITY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trinity, TX
National Avg
School District
TRINITY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trinity sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Trinity's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trinity roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $65,100 and median rent is $753/month.
Trinity's violent crime rate is 136.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 532.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trinity are operated by TRINITY ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trinity, TX has a population of 2,493, a median household income of $35,905, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%.
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.
Trinity averages 61.0°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trinity, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75862.
The population of Trinity, Texas is 2,493 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trinity: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $65,100, median household income $35,905, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trinity side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
