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Yorktown is a small town of 2,183 in Texas, with a median household income of $66,125
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Yorktown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Yorktown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Yorktown 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: 92.7
Yorktown's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Yorktown costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Yorktown, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$168,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$836
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Yorktown's violent crime rate is 416.7 per 100,000 residents
— 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
416.7 /100k
Property Crime
967.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Yorktown is served primarily by YORKTOWN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Yorktown, TX
National Avg
School District
YORKTOWN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Yorktown sees average highs of 66.3°F in January
and 96.9°F in July,
with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Yorktown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Yorktown roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $168,000 and median rent is $836/month.
Yorktown's violent crime rate is 416.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 967.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Yorktown are operated by YORKTOWN ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Yorktown, TX has a population of 2,183, a median household income of $66,125, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
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.
Yorktown averages 66.3°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Yorktown, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78164.
The population of Yorktown, Texas is 2,183 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Yorktown: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $168,000, median household income $66,125, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yorktown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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