Walnut Springs is a small town of 793 in Texas, with a median household income of $35,313
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Walnut Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Walnut Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Walnut Springs 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: 90.2
Walnut Springs's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Walnut Springs costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Walnut Springs, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,090
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Walnut Springs's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.6 /100k
Property Crime
310.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Walnut Springs is served primarily by WALNUT SPRINGS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Walnut Springs, TX
National Avg
School District
WALNUT SPRINGS ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Walnut Springs sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 96.2°F in July,
with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Walnut Springs's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Walnut Springs roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,700 and median rent is $1,090/month.
Walnut Springs's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 310.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Walnut Springs are operated by WALNUT SPRINGS ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 7.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Walnut Springs, TX has a population of 793, a median household income of $35,313, 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.
Walnut Springs averages 57.3°F in January and 96.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Walnut Springs, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76690.
The population of Walnut Springs, Texas is 793 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Walnut Springs: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $66,700, median household income $35,313, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walnut Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
