White Deer is a small town of 914 in Texas, with a median household income of $113,173
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
White Deer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether White Deer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White Deer 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: 90.8
White Deer's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in White Deer costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
White Deer, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$149,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$793
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$113,173
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
White Deer's violent crime rate is 303.7 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
303.7 /100k
Property Crime
286.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
White Deer is served primarily by WHITE DEER ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
White Deer, TX
National Avg
School District
WHITE DEER ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White Deer sees average highs of 50.1°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 21.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.6 inches of snow per year.
White Deer's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes White Deer roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $149,600 and median rent is $793/month.
White Deer's violent crime rate is 303.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 286.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in White Deer are operated by WHITE DEER ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White Deer, TX has a population of 914, a median household income of $113,173, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
White Deer averages 50.1°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.1 inches
with about 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White Deer, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79097.
The population of White Deer, Texas is 914 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White Deer: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $149,600, median household income $113,173, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Deer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
