What are the schools like in Uvalde, TX?

Uvalde is served primarily by UVALDE CISD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Uvalde?

The median household income in Uvalde, TX is $47,289 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Uvalde, TX?

Uvalde has an average high temperature of 62.7°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Uvalde, TX affordable or expensive?

Uvalde's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Uvalde is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,100 and the median rent is $1,061 per month.

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

Uvalde has a violent crime rate of 393.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1837.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Uvalde, TX a Good Place to Live?

Uvalde is a small city of 15,342 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,289 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Uvalde stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Uvalde 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: 93.4

Uvalde's overall cost of living index is 93.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Uvalde costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Uvalde, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,061	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,289	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Uvalde's violent crime rate is 393.3 per 100,000 residents — 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

393.3 /100k

Property Crime

1837.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Uvalde is served primarily by UVALDE CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Uvalde, TX	National Avg
School District	UVALDE CISD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Uvalde sees average highs of 62.7°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 22.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Uvalde, TX
Average High — January	62.7°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	22.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Uvalde, TX	National Avg
Population	15,342	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Uvalde Estates, TX 5 mi Knippa, TX 11 mi La Pryor, TX 19 mi Sabinal, TX 20 mi Batesville, TX 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Uvalde

Uvalde, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78801

Uvalde vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uvalde, TX affordable or expensive?

Uvalde's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Uvalde roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $131,100 and median rent is $1,061/month.

What is the crime rate in Uvalde, TX?

Uvalde's violent crime rate is 393.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1837.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Uvalde?

Public schools in Uvalde are operated by UVALDE CISD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Uvalde, TX a good place to live?

Uvalde, TX has a population of 15,342, a median household income of $47,289, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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 Uvalde?

Uvalde averages 62.7°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Uvalde?

Uvalde, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78801.

What is the population of Uvalde?

The population of Uvalde, Texas is 15,342 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Uvalde?

Key numbers for living in Uvalde: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $131,100, median household income $47,289, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Uvalde side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.