What are the schools like in Union Grove, TX?

School district data for Union Grove is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Union Grove?

The median household income in Union Grove, TX is $197,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Union Grove, TX?

Union Grove has an average high temperature of 56.3°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Union Grove, TX affordable or expensive?

Union Grove's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Union Grove is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $218,600 and the median rent is $1,267 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Union Grove, TX?

Union Grove has a violent crime rate of 194.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 735.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Union Grove, TX a Good Place to Live?

Union Grove is a small town of 844 in Texas, with a median household income of $197,083 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Union Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Union Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Union Grove 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: 88.4

Union Grove's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Union Grove costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Union Grove, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$218,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,267	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$197,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Union Grove's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

194.0 /100k

Property Crime

735.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Union Grove, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Union Grove sees average highs of 56.3°F in January and 93.4°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Union Grove, TX
Average High — January	56.3°F
Average High — July	93.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Union Grove, TX	National Avg
Population	844	—
Median Age	27.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Warren City, TX 2 mi Gladewater, TX 3 mi Clarksville City, TX 3 mi East Mountain, TX 3 mi White Oak, TX 5 mi

Union Grove vs Other Cities

Union Grove, TX vs Warren City, TX Union Grove, TX vs Gladewater, TX Union Grove, TX vs Clarksville City, TX Union Grove, TX vs East Mountain, TX Union Grove, TX vs White Oak, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union Grove, TX affordable or expensive?

Union Grove's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Union Grove roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $218,600 and median rent is $1,267/month.

What is the crime rate in Union Grove, TX?

Union Grove's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Union Grove?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Union Grove, TX a good place to live?

Union Grove, TX has a population of 844, a median household income of $197,083, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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 Union Grove?

Union Grove averages 56.3°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Union Grove?

The population of Union Grove, Texas is 844 with a median age of 27.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Union Grove?

Key numbers for living in Union Grove: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $218,600, median household income $197,083, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Union Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.