Town in Liberty County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Daisetta, TX

D-

633rd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 15 of 100
102nd of 125 in the Houston area

Daisetta gets an overall grade of D- and ranks 633rd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and internet access, and trails on schools and getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Fast-growing
  • Schools scores low (1 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (7 of 100)
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Where Daisetta is in Texas.
Population
1,194+29.1% since 2020
Median rent
$1,2789% lower than Texas
Median home value
$118,50058% lower than Texas
Household income
$65,557Median
Average commute
29 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Daisetta

Daisetta sits about 50 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 1,194 people lived here in 2025, up 29.1% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 32.7, 31% of households have children, 72% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $65,557 a year (16% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Daisetta

  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.8 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 29% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Daisetta

No clear weak spots in our data.

Who Daisetta suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 6% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 16% lower than the Texas median, with 0 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 28% for young professionals.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 90% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,278 is 9% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 75% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,278 is 9% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 75% for people on a budget.

Daisetta report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Daisetta with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,278, homes cost 1.8x income.

    79 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $65,557, 4.7% unemployed.

    37 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade F

    2 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    1 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    0 grocery stores, 0 restaurants, 0 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 29 min, 0% work from home.

    7 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D+

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    28 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    13% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C

    90% of homes have broadband.

    48 of 100 vs US towns

Where Daisetta stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 27%24 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Home value to income: 1.8x50% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%10 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%18 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $65,55716% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Vacant homes: 15%5 points higher than Texas (9.4%)

Cost of living in Daisetta

Daisetta renters pay a median of $1,278 a month, 9% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $51,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 27% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $118,500, 58% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $649 before tax, or $811 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Daisetta pays $1,948 a year, 54% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in DaisettaStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent9% lower than Texas$1,278$1,403$1,413
Median home value58% lower than Texas$118,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income50% lower than Texas1.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than Texas27%52%51%
Median property tax per year54% lower than Texas$1,948$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Texas72%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$811
Mortgage payment
$649
Property tax
$162
Median rent, for comparison
$1,278

Based on a $118,500 home in Daisetta, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Daisetta

Daisetta has 2 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Hull-Daisetta ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
1
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
59
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • FHull-Daisetta High SchoolHigh, Hull-Daisetta ISD59 of 100
  • FHull-Daisetta Junior HighMiddle, Hull-Daisetta ISD59 of 100

Daily life in Daisetta

Everyday places mapped inside Daisetta, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 29 minutes, 10% longer than the Texas average. 0% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Houston is about 50 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Daisetta work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $65,557, income per person is $27,630, unemployment is 4.7% and 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
0
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
0
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income16% lower than Texas$65,557$78,476$80,734
Income per person32% lower than Texas$27,630$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.7%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas14%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Texas15%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher3 points higher than Texas89%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance7 points lower than Texas13%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Texas90%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute10% higher than Texas29 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Texas0%14%15%
Workers who work from home0%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Daisetta

Under 1826%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6439%
65 and over8.0%

Median age 32.7 years. 31% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White82%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black4.7%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Daisetta

Daisetta has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 41°F. There are about 101 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 63 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Daisetta40°60°80°100°64J67F74M79A86M91J93J94A90S83O72N65DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Liberty, 10 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Daisetta

    Nearby, Ames gets an F, Liberty gets an F and Sour Lake gets a C+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. FAmesTown, 1,142 people8 mi
    2. FLibertyTown, 8,650 people11 mi
    3. C+Sour LakeTown, 2,130 people14 mi
    4. FDaytonTown, 9,058 people17 mi
    5. A-Pinewood EstatesTown, 1,516 people19 mi
    6. B-Old River-WinfreeTown, 2,448 people20 mi

    Daisetta in the Houston area

    How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
    3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
    4. 99DChannelview43,605 people16 mito downtown
    5. 100D-Sealy7,053 people47 mito downtown
    6. 101D-Rosenberg40,646 people31 mito downtown
    7. 102D-Daisetta1,016 people50 mito downtown
    8. 103D-Crosby4,617 people22 mito downtown
    9. 104D-Texas City55,364 people36 mito downtown
    10. 105D-Hempstead6,137 people47 mito downtown

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    Living in Daisetta: common questions

    Is Daisetta, TX a good place to live?

    Daisetta gets an overall grade of D- and ranks 633rd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and internet access, and trails on schools and getting around.

    How much does it cost to live in Daisetta?

    Renters in Daisetta pay a median of $1,278 a month, 9% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $118,500, 58% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $811, including property tax.

    Are the schools good in Daisetta?

    We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Daisetta. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 1 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Daisetta?

    Summers in Daisetta peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 41°F. Expect around 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 63 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Daisetta?

    The average one-way commute is 29 min, 10% higher than the Texas average. About 0% of workers work from home. It is about 50 miles from downtown Houston.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.