Yantis is a small town of 287 in Texas, with a median household income of $40,000
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Yantis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Yantis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Yantis 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: 91.0
Yantis's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Yantis costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Yantis, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Yantis's violent crime rate is 175.7 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
175.7 /100k
Property Crime
854.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Yantis is served primarily by YANTIS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Yantis, TX
National Avg
School District
YANTIS ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Yantis sees average highs of 54.9°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Yantis's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Yantis roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,200 and median rent is $775/month.
Yantis's violent crime rate is 175.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 854.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Yantis are operated by YANTIS ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Yantis, TX has a population of 287, a median household income of $40,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Yantis averages 54.9°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Yantis, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75497.
The population of Yantis, Texas is 287 with a median age of 50.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Yantis: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $135,200, median household income $40,000, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yantis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.