What are the schools like in Venus, TX?

Venus is served primarily by VENUS ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Venus?

The median household income in Venus, TX is $94,612 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Venus, TX?

Venus has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Venus, TX affordable or expensive?

Venus's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Venus is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $230,200 and the median rent is $1,442 per month.

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

Venus has a violent crime rate of 101.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 392.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Venus, TX a Good Place to Live?

Venus is a small town of 5,211 in Texas, with a median household income of $94,612 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Venus stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Venus is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Venus 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: 103.3

Venus's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Venus costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Venus, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$230,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,442	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,612	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Venus's violent crime rate is 101.0 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.0 /100k

Property Crime

392.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Venus is served primarily by VENUS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Venus, TX	National Avg
School District	VENUS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Venus sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Venus, TX
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Venus, TX	National Avg
Population	5,211	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	4.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

The Homesteads, TX 5 mi Alvarado, TX 7 mi Midlothian, TX 7 mi Mansfield, TX 10 mi Maypearl, TX 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Venus

Venus, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76084

Venus vs Other Cities

Venus, TX vs The Homesteads, TX Venus, TX vs Alvarado, TX Venus, TX vs Midlothian, TX Venus, TX vs Mansfield, TX Venus, TX vs Maypearl, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Venus, TX affordable or expensive?

Venus's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Venus roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $230,200 and median rent is $1,442/month.

What is the crime rate in Venus, TX?

Venus's violent crime rate is 101.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 392.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Venus?

Public schools in Venus are operated by VENUS ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Venus, TX a good place to live?

Venus, TX has a population of 5,211, a median household income of $94,612, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 Venus?

Venus averages 56.8°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Venus?

Venus, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76084.

What is the population of Venus?

The population of Venus, Texas is 5,211 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Venus?

Key numbers for living in Venus: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $230,200, median household income $94,612, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Venus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.