At a Glance
Median Income
$68,233
$31,867 per capita
Home Value
$193,200
Zillow: $208,793
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
513/100K
2,921/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Victoria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Victoria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Victoria a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Victoria residents earn a median household income of $68,233 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,867. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,416 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Victoria is $193,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,793. Median rent is $1,170/month, with 29.9% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Victoria reports 513 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,921/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Victoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Victoria has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population65,514
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,762/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,233
Per Capita$31,867
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$6,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,200
Rent$1,170
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$208,793
Housing Units28,280
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent513/100K
Property2,921/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault334/100K
Burglary565/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation108 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Victoria was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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