Von Ormy is a small town of 1,096 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,750
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Von Ormy 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 Von Ormy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Von Ormy 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: 93.7
Von Ormy's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Von Ormy costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Von Ormy, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$767
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Von Ormy's violent crime rate is 516.3 per 100,000 residents
— 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
516.3 /100k
Property Crime
4009.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Von Ormy is served primarily by SOMERSET ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Von Ormy, TX
National Avg
School District
SOMERSET ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Von Ormy sees average highs of 64.1°F in January
and 95.9°F in July,
with 29.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Von Ormy's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Von Ormy roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,600 and median rent is $767/month.
Von Ormy's violent crime rate is 516.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4009.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Von Ormy are operated by SOMERSET ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Von Ormy, TX has a population of 1,096, a median household income of $47,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Von Ormy averages 64.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Von Ormy, Texas is 1,096 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Von Ormy: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $66,600, median household income $47,750, crime index 158 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Von Ormy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.