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Victoria is a mid-sized city of 65,481 in Texas, with a median household income of $64,832
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Victoria stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Victoria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Victoria 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: 90.6
Victoria's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Victoria costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Victoria, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$176,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,094
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,832
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Victoria's violent crime rate is 362.7 per 100,000 residents
— 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
362.7 /100k
Property Crime
1919.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Victoria is served primarily by VICTORIA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Victoria, TX
National Avg
School District
VICTORIA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Victoria sees average highs of 64.7°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Victoria's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Victoria roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $176,900 and median rent is $1,094/month.
Victoria's violent crime rate is 362.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1919.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Victoria are operated by VICTORIA ISD.
The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Victoria, TX has a population of 65,481, a median household income of $64,832, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
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.
Victoria averages 64.7°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Victoria, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 77901, 77904, 77905.
The population of Victoria, Texas is 65,481 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Victoria: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $176,900, median household income $64,832, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Victoria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
