Whitesboro is a small town of 4,130 in Texas, with a median household income of $72,092
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whitesboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Whitesboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whitesboro 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: 91.8
Whitesboro's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whitesboro costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whitesboro, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$195,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,046
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,092
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Whitesboro's violent crime rate is 142.3 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.3 /100k
Property Crime
759.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whitesboro is served primarily by WHITESBORO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whitesboro, TX
National Avg
School District
WHITESBORO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whitesboro sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Whitesboro's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whitesboro roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $195,400 and median rent is $1,046/month.
Whitesboro's violent crime rate is 142.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 759.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whitesboro are operated by WHITESBORO ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whitesboro, TX has a population of 4,130, a median household income of $72,092, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Whitesboro averages 52.6°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whitesboro, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76273.
The population of Whitesboro, Texas is 4,130 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whitesboro: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $195,400, median household income $72,092, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitesboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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