Whiteface is a small town of 423 in Texas, with a median household income of $52,813
and a 8.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whiteface stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Whiteface is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whiteface 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: 86.9
Whiteface's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whiteface costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whiteface, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$63,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Whiteface's violent crime rate is 35.1 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.1 /100k
Property Crime
1261.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whiteface is served primarily by WHITEFACE CISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whiteface, TX
National Avg
School District
WHITEFACE CISD
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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
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whiteface sees average highs of 55.0°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 17.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.3 inches of snow per year.
Whiteface's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whiteface roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $63,600 and median rent is $738/month.
Whiteface's violent crime rate is 35.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1261.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whiteface are operated by WHITEFACE CISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whiteface, TX has a population of 423, a median household income of $52,813, 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.
Whiteface averages 55.0°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.6 inches
with about 6.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whiteface, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79379.
The population of Whiteface, Texas is 423 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whiteface: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $63,600, median household income $52,813, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whiteface side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
