What are the schools like in Zavalla, TX?

Zavalla is served primarily by ZAVALLA ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Zavalla?

The median household income in Zavalla, TX is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Zavalla, TX?

Zavalla has an average high temperature of 60.4°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Zavalla, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Zavalla, TX affordable or expensive?

Zavalla's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Zavalla is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $65,000 and the median rent is $850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Zavalla, TX?

Zavalla has a violent crime rate of 325.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 814.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Zavalla, TX a Good Place to Live?

Zavalla is a small town of 606 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Zavalla 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 Zavalla is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Zavalla 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: 88.1

Zavalla's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Zavalla costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Zavalla, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$65,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Zavalla's violent crime rate is 325.7 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

325.7 /100k

Property Crime

814.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Zavalla is served primarily by ZAVALLA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Zavalla, TX	National Avg
School District	ZAVALLA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Zavalla sees average highs of 60.4°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 55.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Zavalla, TX
Average High — January	60.4°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Zavalla, TX	National Avg
Population	606	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Huntington, TX 13 mi Broaddus, TX 13 mi Colmesneil, TX 17 mi Chester, TX 20 mi Burke, TX 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Zavalla

Zavalla, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75980

Zavalla vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zavalla, TX affordable or expensive?

Zavalla's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Zavalla roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $65,000 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Zavalla, TX?

Zavalla's violent crime rate is 325.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 814.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Zavalla?

Public schools in Zavalla are operated by ZAVALLA ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Zavalla, TX a good place to live?

Zavalla, TX has a population of 606, a median household income of N/A, 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.

What is the weather like in Zavalla?

Zavalla averages 60.4°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Zavalla?

Zavalla, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75980.

What is the population of Zavalla?

The population of Zavalla, Texas is 606 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Zavalla?

Key numbers for living in Zavalla: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $65,000, median household income N/A, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zavalla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.