Town in Fayette County

Living in Flatonia, TX

A-

91st of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 87 of 100

Flatonia earns a grade of A- on our index, 91st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and getting around, and trails on education levels and internet access. It is a strong pick for families and young professionals.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (17 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Flatonia isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthFlatonia
Where Flatonia is in Texas.
Population
1,413+6.9% since 2020
Median rent
$69151% lower than Texas
Median home value
$200,40029% lower than Texas
Household income
$61,010Median
Average commute
17 minOne way
Violent crime
283Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Flatonia

Flatonia is a town in Fayette County. 1,413 people lived here in 2025, up 6.9% from 2020. It is spread out.

Places locals use include Flatonia Municipal Park, 7-Acre Park and Garbade Park.

The median age is 36.4, 41% of households have children, 79% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $61,010 a year (22% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Flatonia

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $691, 51% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 17 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Flatonia

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high here.

Who Flatonia suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 27% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 82% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 22% lower than the Texas median, with 23 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 92% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 20% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 27% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 74% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 82% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $691 is 51% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 53% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $691 is 51% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 79% for people on a budget.

Flatonia report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Flatonia 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 $691, homes cost 3.3x income.

    78 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $61,010, 0% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A+

    2 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    99 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade D+

    283 violent crimes per 100k, 777 property crimes per 100k.

    30 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    1 grocery store, 23 restaurants, 5 parks mapped in town.

    70 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 17 min, 13% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D-

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    37 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

Where Flatonia stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $69151% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%17 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%15 points lower than Texas (52%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%22 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 82%9 points lower than Texas (91%)
  • Median household income: $61,01022% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Flatonia

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Flatonia is $691 a month, 51% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $28,000 a year. Right now 36% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $933 for a one-bedroom, $1,093 for a two-bedroom and $1,473 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 $200,400, 29% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,097 before tax, or $1,284 with property tax. That is $593 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

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 Flatonia pays $2,241 a year, 47% 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 FlatoniaStudio$8311 bedroom$9332 bedrooms$1,0933 bedrooms$1,4734 bedrooms$1,596
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Fayette County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent51% lower than Texas$691$1,403$1,413
Median home value29% lower than Texas$200,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income9% lower than Texas3.3x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Texas36%52%51%
Median property tax per year47% lower than Texas$2,241$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Texas79%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198119921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,284
Mortgage payment
$1,097
Property tax
$187
Median rent, for comparison
$691

Based on a $200,400 home in Flatonia, 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 Flatonia safe?

In 2025, Flatonia Police Department reported 4 violent crimes and 11 property crimes. That works out to 283 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 27% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 777 property crimes per 100,000, 63% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 312% 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 Flatonia by yearTexas28320212022202320242025

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

Violent crime
283
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
777
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Flatonia by yearTexas77720212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

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

Schools in Flatonia

Flatonia has 2 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 Flatonia ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Flatonia Secondary and Flatonia Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 94 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

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
99
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
94
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

  • AFlatonia SecondaryOther, Flatonia ISD97 of 100
  • AFlatonia ElementaryElementary, Flatonia ISD91 of 100

Daily life in Flatonia

Everyday places mapped inside Flatonia, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Flatonia Municipal Park, 7-Acre Park, Garbade Park.

The average one-way commute is 17 minutes, 37% shorter than the Texas average. 13% of workers work from home. 3.5% walk, bike or take transit to work.

The median household income is $61,010, income per person is $26,554, unemployment is 0% and 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
23
Cafes
0
Bars
1
Parks
5
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income22% lower than Texas$61,010$78,476$80,734
Income per person35% lower than Texas$26,554$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Texas0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Texas12%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher8 points lower than Texas78%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insuranceAbout the same as Texas20%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Texas82%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute37% lower than Texas17 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Texas13%14%15%
Workers who work from home13%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk3.5%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Flatonia

Under 1830%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6440%
65 and over16%

Median age 36.4 years. 41% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino64%
Black3.3%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race0%

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Weather in Flatonia

Flatonia has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 101 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Flatonia40°60°80°100°62J66F72M79A85M91J94J95A90S82O71N63DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Flatonia 4se, 5 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

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 Flatonia

Nearby, Schulenburg gets an F, Shiner gets an A and Weimar gets an A-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. FSchulenburgTown, 2,768 people12 mi
  2. AShinerTown, 2,154 people18 mi
  3. A-WeimarTown, 2,928 people20 mi
  4. C+HallettsvilleTown, 2,755 people20 mi
  5. CLa GrangeTown, 4,452 people21 mi
  6. FRosankyTown, 1,695 people22 mi

Living in Flatonia: common questions

Is Flatonia, TX a good place to live?

Flatonia earns a grade of A- on our index, 91st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and getting around, and trails on education levels and internet access. It is a strong pick for families and young professionals.

How much does it cost to live in Flatonia?

Median rent in Flatonia is $691 a month, 51% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $200,400, 29% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.3x 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 $1,284, including property tax.

Is Flatonia safe?

In 2025, Flatonia Police Department reported 283 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 27% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 777 per 100,000, 63% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Flatonia?

We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Flatonia. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 99 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Flatonia flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Flatonia as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Flatonia?

Summers in Flatonia peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Flatonia?

The average one-way commute is 17 min, 37% lower than the Texas average. About 13% of workers work from home.

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.