What are the schools like in Weimar, TX?

Weimar is served primarily by WEIMAR ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Weimar?

The median household income in Weimar, TX is $60,697 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Weimar, TX?

Weimar has an average high temperature of 64.1°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Weimar, TX affordable or expensive?

Weimar's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weimar is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,900 and the median rent is $521 per month.

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

Weimar has a violent crime rate of 367.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 917.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weimar, TX a Good Place to Live?

Weimar is a small town of 2,771 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,697 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Weimar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Weimar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Weimar 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: 88.5

Weimar's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weimar costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Weimar, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$521	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,697	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Weimar's violent crime rate is 367.0 per 100,000 residents — 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

367.0 /100k

Property Crime

917.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Weimar is served primarily by WEIMAR ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weimar, TX	National Avg
School District	WEIMAR ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weimar sees average highs of 64.1°F in January and 96.0°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Weimar, TX
Average High — January	64.1°F
Average High — July	96.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Weimar, TX	National Avg
Population	2,771	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Schulenburg, TX 8 mi Ellinger, TX 10 mi Glidden, TX 11 mi Columbus, TX 13 mi Sheridan, TX 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Weimar

Weimar, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78962

Weimar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weimar, TX affordable or expensive?

Weimar's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Weimar roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,900 and median rent is $521/month.

What is the crime rate in Weimar, TX?

Weimar's violent crime rate is 367.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 917.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weimar?

Public schools in Weimar are operated by WEIMAR ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weimar, TX a good place to live?

Weimar, TX has a population of 2,771, a median household income of $60,697, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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 Weimar?

Weimar averages 64.1°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weimar?

Weimar, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78962.

What is the population of Weimar?

The population of Weimar, Texas is 2,771 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weimar?

Key numbers for living in Weimar: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $154,900, median household income $60,697, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weimar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.