Texas · Metropolitan Area
Caldwell is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,238. Residents earn $74,764 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Caldwell receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Caldwell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Caldwell is $74,764, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Caldwell is $191,900, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Caldwell is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 542 per 100,000, 72% below the national average.
23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.
Caldwell enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 76.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.0% |
| 79% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,764 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,136 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,217 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 444 |
| County GDP | $1,255M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,603 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $191,900 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $280,776 |
| Median List Price | $278,500 |
| Median List Price | $278,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $167 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,474 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,562 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,852 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,347 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,760 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,603 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,434/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 47.1/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 47.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 541.9/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 70.7/100K |
| Theft | 471.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5313°N, 96.6989°W |
| County FIPS | 48051 |
Winner: Republican by 62.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.0% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.58 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 990/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |