Wolfforth is a small town of 5,779 in Texas, with a median household income of $100,703
and a 8.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wolfforth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wolfforth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wolfforth 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: 90.9
Wolfforth's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wolfforth costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wolfforth, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$215,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,388
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$100,703
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wolfforth's violent crime rate is 253.0 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
253.0 /100k
Property Crime
442.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wolfforth is served primarily by FRENSHIP ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wolfforth, TX
National Avg
School District
FRENSHIP ISD
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wolfforth sees average highs of 55.0°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 18.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.1 inches of snow per year.
Wolfforth's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wolfforth roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $215,800 and median rent is $1,388/month.
Wolfforth's violent crime rate is 253.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 442.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wolfforth are operated by FRENSHIP ISD.
The district has 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wolfforth, TX has a population of 5,779, a median household income of $100,703, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%.
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.
Wolfforth averages 55.0°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.1 inches
with about 7.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wolfforth, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79382.
The population of Wolfforth, Texas is 5,779 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wolfforth: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $215,800, median household income $100,703, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wolfforth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.