At a Glance
Median Income
$89,750
$24,017 per capita
Home Value
$124,800
Zillow: $237,460
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.3% smoking rate
How Frost Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frost's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frost a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frost residents earn a median household income of $89,750 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,017. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Frost is $124,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,460. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
20.4% of adults in Frost hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frost has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population971
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density859/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,750
Per Capita$24,017
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,800
Rent$1,018
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$237,460
Housing Units258
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation521 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Frost was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.