What are the schools like in Wellington, TX?

Wellington is served primarily by WELLINGTON ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

What is the median household income in Wellington?

The median household income in Wellington, TX is $46,439 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Wellington, TX?

Wellington has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 98.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Wellington, TX affordable or expensive?

Wellington's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wellington is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,900 and the median rent is $534 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Wellington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wellington, TX a Good Place to Live?

Wellington is a small town of 2,201 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,439 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Wellington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wellington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wellington 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: 85.3

Wellington's overall cost of living index is 85.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wellington costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wellington, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$534	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,439	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Wellington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Wellington is served primarily by WELLINGTON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wellington, TX	National Avg
School District	WELLINGTON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wellington sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 98.7°F in July, with 22.1 inches of annual precipitation and 4.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wellington, TX
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	98.7°F
Annual Precipitation	22.1"
Annual Snowfall	4.0"

Demographics

Metric	Wellington, TX	National Avg
Population	2,201	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Quail, TX 10 mi Dodson, TX 13 mi Samnorwood, TX 14 mi Hollis, OK 20 mi Memphis, TX 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Wellington

Wellington, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79095

Wellington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellington, TX affordable or expensive?

Wellington's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wellington roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,900 and median rent is $534/month.

What is the crime rate in Wellington, TX?

Crime data for Wellington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wellington?

Public schools in Wellington are operated by WELLINGTON ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wellington, TX a good place to live?

Wellington, TX has a population of 2,201, a median household income of $46,439, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Wellington?

Wellington averages 56.2°F in January and 98.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.1 inches with about 4.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wellington?

Wellington, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79095.

What is the population of Wellington?

The population of Wellington, Texas is 2,201 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wellington?

Key numbers for living in Wellington: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $77,900, median household income $46,439, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.