Town in Henderson County

Living in Eustace, TX

C+

334th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 55 of 100

Eustace earns a grade of C+ on our index, 334th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and safety, and trails on home ownership and internet access.

  • Health scores low (11 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (4 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Eustace isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthEustace
Where Eustace is in Texas.
Population
1,143+1.6% since 2020
Median rent
$1,00728% lower than Texas
Median home value
$192,90032% lower than Texas
Household income
$68,250Median
Average commute
36 minOne way
Violent crime
86Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Eustace

Eustace is a town in Henderson County. 1,143 people lived here in 2025, up 1.6% from 2020. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 46.0, 30% of households have children, 50% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $68,250 a year (13% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Eustace

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 4 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 86 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 78% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,007, 28% lower than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Eustace

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 36 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Spotty home internet. Only 79% of homes have a broadband plan.

Who Eustace suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 78% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 70% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 13% lower than the Texas median, with 10 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 41% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 14% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 78% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 47% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 79% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,007 is 28% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 5% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,007 is 28% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 46% for people on a budget.

Eustace report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Eustace 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 C

    Median rent $1,007, homes cost 2.8x income.

    47 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $68,250, 0.8% unemployed.

    64 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B+

    4 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    80 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B+

    86 violent crimes per 100k, 0 property crimes per 100k.

    79 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    0 grocery stores, 10 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 36 min, 5.4% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    22 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade F

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    10 of 100 vs US towns

Where Eustace stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $1,00728% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x22% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%5 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%20 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 36 min36% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 79%12 points lower than Texas (91%)

Cost of living in Eustace

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Eustace is $1,007 a month, 28% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $40,000 a year. Right now 52% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $910 for a one-bedroom, $1,114 for a two-bedroom and $1,456 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 $192,900, 32% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,056 before tax, or $1,227 with property tax. That is $220 a month more than the median rent, a gap that can be worth it if you plan to stay a while.

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 Eustace pays $2,057 a year, 51% 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 EustaceStudio$8221 bedroom$9102 bedrooms$1,1143 bedrooms$1,4564 bedrooms$1,648
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Henderson County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent28% lower than Texas$1,007$1,403$1,413
Median home value32% lower than Texas$192,900$283,800$332,700
Home value to income22% lower than Texas2.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Texas52%52%51%
Median property tax per year51% lower than Texas$2,057$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Texas50%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198819921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,227
Mortgage payment
$1,056
Property tax
$171
Median rent, for comparison
$1,007

Based on a $192,900 home in Eustace, 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.

Is Eustace safe?

In 2025, Eustace Police Department reported 1 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. That works out to 86 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 78% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 0 property crimes per 100,000, 100% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 50% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Eustace by yearTexas86202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
86
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
0
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Eustace by yearTexas0202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Eustace Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Eustace

Eustace has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Eustace 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
80
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
87
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

  • BEustace High SchoolHigh, Eustace ISD89 of 100
  • BEustace IntermediateElementary, Eustace ISD87 of 100
  • BEustace PriElementary, Eustace ISD87 of 100
  • BEustace MiddleMiddle, Eustace ISD84 of 100

Daily life in Eustace

Everyday places mapped inside Eustace, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Moseley Park.

The average one-way commute is 36 minutes, 36% longer than the Texas average. 5% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Athens is about 13 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Eustace work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $68,250, income per person is $38,277, unemployment is 0.8% and 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
10
Cafes
0
Bars
1
Parks
1
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income13% lower than Texas$68,250$78,476$80,734
Income per person6% lower than Texas$38,277$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Texas0.8%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Texas14%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher2 points higher than Texas88%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance5 points lower than Texas14%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Texas79%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute36% higher than Texas36 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Texas5.4%14%15%
Workers who work from home5.4%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk2.0%
Workers who bike0.8%

Who lives in Eustace

Under 1822%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6443%
65 and over21%

Median age 46.0 years. 30% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White77%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black0%
Asian1.5%
Other or more than one race5.9%

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

Weather in Eustace

Eustace has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 35°F. There are about 92 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 45 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Eustace30°50°70°90°58J62F69M76A83M90J94J95A89S79O68N59DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Athens, 15 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 Eustace

    Nearby, Payne Springs gets a C-, Gun Barrel City gets a B- and Mabank 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. C-Payne SpringsTown, 1,201 people6 mi
    2. B-Gun Barrel CityTown, 6,570 people6 mi
    3. CMabankTown, 5,187 people7 mi
    4. AMalakoffTown, 2,045 people9 mi
    5. C-ToolTown, 2,367 people10 mi
    6. CAthensSmall city, 13,200 people12 mi

    Living in Eustace: common questions

    Is Eustace, TX a good place to live?

    Eustace earns a grade of C+ on our index, 334th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and safety, and trails on home ownership and internet access.

    How much does it cost to live in Eustace?

    Median rent in Eustace is $1,007 a month, 28% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $192,900, 32% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.8x 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 $1,227, including property tax.

    Is Eustace safe?

    In 2025, Eustace Police Department reported 86 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 78% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 0 per 100,000, 100% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Eustace?

    We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Eustace. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 80 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Eustace?

    Summers in Eustace peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 35°F. Expect around 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 45 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Eustace?

    The average one-way commute is 36 min, 36% higher than the Texas average. About 5.4% of workers work from home. It is about 13 miles from downtown Athens.

    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.