Utopia is a small town of 228 in Texas, with a median household income of $107,619
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Utopia 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 Utopia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Utopia 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: 91.0
Utopia's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Utopia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Utopia, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$689
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
27.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$107,619
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Utopia's violent crime rate is 302.9 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
302.9 /100k
Property Crime
1357.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Utopia is served primarily by UTOPIA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Utopia, TX
National Avg
School District
UTOPIA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Utopia sees average highs of 62.9°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 32.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Utopia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Utopia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $689/month.
Utopia's violent crime rate is 302.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1357.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Utopia are operated by UTOPIA ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Utopia, TX has a population of 228, a median household income of $107,619, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Utopia averages 62.9°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.0 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Utopia, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78884.
The population of Utopia, Texas is 228 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Utopia: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $107,619, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Utopia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.