Troup is a small town of 2,148 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,063
and a 18.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Troup stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Troup is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Troup 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: 92.4
Troup's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Troup costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Troup, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$964
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Troup's violent crime rate is 332.1 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
332.1 /100k
Property Crime
1363.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Troup is served primarily by TROUP ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Troup, TX
National Avg
School District
TROUP ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Troup sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 93.1°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Troup's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Troup roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,000 and median rent is $964/month.
Troup's violent crime rate is 332.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1363.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Troup are operated by TROUP ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Troup, TX has a population of 2,148, a median household income of $49,063, and an unemployment rate of 18.5%.
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.
Troup averages 57.9°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Troup, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75789.
The population of Troup, Texas is 2,148 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Troup: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $109,000, median household income $49,063, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Troup side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
