Windcrest is a small town of 5,825 in Texas, with a median household income of $85,984
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Windcrest stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Windcrest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Windcrest 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: 93.7
Windcrest's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Windcrest costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Windcrest, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$249,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,334
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,984
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Windcrest's violent crime rate is 332.0 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
332.0 /100k
Property Crime
11182.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Windcrest is served primarily by HERITAGE ACADEMY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Windcrest, TX
National Avg
School District
HERITAGE ACADEMY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
48.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Windcrest sees average highs of 63.2°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Windcrest's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Windcrest roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $249,400 and median rent is $1,334/month.
Windcrest's violent crime rate is 332.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 11182.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Windcrest are operated by HERITAGE ACADEMY.
The district has 1 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Windcrest, TX has a population of 5,825, a median household income of $85,984, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Windcrest averages 63.2°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Windcrest, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78239.
The population of Windcrest, Texas is 5,825 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Windcrest: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $249,400, median household income $85,984, crime index 265 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Windcrest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.