Town in Victoria County, part of the Victoria metro

Living in Inez, TX

A-

85th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 88 of 100
1st of 5 in the Victoria area

Inez gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 85th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and cost of living, and trails on errands and things to do and internet access. It is a strong pick for families and people on a budget.

  • Good for families
  • Good for people on a budget
  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Errands and things to do scores low (3 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (18 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Inez isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthInez
Where Inez is in Texas.
Population
2,031
Median rent
$84740% lower than Texas
Median home value
$236,50017% lower than Texas
Household income
$82,838Median
Average commute
22 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Inez

Inez sits about 12 miles from downtown Victoria, in the Victoria metro. About 2,031 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 46.5, 22% of households have children, 81% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $82,838 a year (6% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Inez

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $847, 40% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 22 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Inez

  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and wildfires as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Inez suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 86% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 6% higher than the Texas median, with 1 restaurant and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 12% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 72% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 83% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $847 is 40% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 29% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $847 is 40% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 93% for people on a budget.

Inez report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Inez 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 A-

    Median rent $847, homes cost 2.9x income.

    87 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $82,838, 2.0% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    1 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    90 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: grade F

    0 grocery stores, 1 restaurant, 2 parks mapped in town.

    3 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 22 min, 4.3% work from home.

    31 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B+

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    61 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs US towns

Where Inez stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%19 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median rent: $84740% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%9 points lower than Texas (91%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Texas (2.6%)
  • Vacant homes: 11%1 points higher than Texas (9.4%)

Cost of living in Inez

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Inez is $847 a month, 40% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $34,000 a year. Right now 0% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,146 for a one-bedroom, $1,428 for a two-bedroom and $1,701 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 $236,500, 17% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,295 before tax, or $1,519 with property tax. That is $672 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 Inez pays $2,690 a year, 36% 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 InezStudio$1,1391 bedroom$1,1462 bedrooms$1,4283 bedrooms$1,7014 bedrooms$1,932
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Victoria, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent40% lower than Texas$847$1,403$1,413
Median home value17% lower than Texas$236,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income21% lower than Texas2.9x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Texas0%52%51%
Median property tax per year36% lower than Texas$2,690$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Texas81%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199819921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,519
Mortgage payment
$1,295
Property tax
$224
Median rent, for comparison
$847

Based on a $236,500 home in Inez, 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 Inez

Inez has 1 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 Industrial ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Industrial El West. The average rating score across all campuses is 90 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
90
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
90
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

  • AIndustrial El WestElementary, Industrial ISD90 of 100

Daily life in Inez

Everyday places mapped inside Inez, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Bennett Park.

The average one-way commute is 22 minutes, 18% shorter than the Texas average. 4% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Victoria is about 12 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Inez work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $82,838, income per person is $43,665, unemployment is 2.0% and 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
1
Cafes
1
Bars
0
Parks
2
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income6% higher than Texas$82,838$78,476$80,734
Income per person7% higher than Texas$43,665$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Texas5.7%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Texas34%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher10 points higher than Texas96%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance8 points lower than Texas12%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Texas83%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute18% lower than Texas22 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Texas4.3%14%15%
Workers who work from home4.3%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Inez

Under 1820%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6442%
65 and over22%

Median age 46.5 years. 22% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White88%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Black0%
Asian2.2%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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

Weather in Inez

Inez has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 45°F. There are about 118 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 40 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Inez40°60°80°100°65J68F74M80A86M92J94J94A90S84O74N67DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Victoria Rgnl Ap, 8 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, coastal flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is moderate and hail risk is high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

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 Inez

Nearby, Victoria gets a D+, Edna gets a D and Bloomington gets an F. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. D+VictoriaCity, 65,625 people11 mi
  2. DEdnaTown, 6,027 people11 mi
  3. FBloomingtonTown, 1,895 people16 mi
  4. C-Quail CreekTown, 1,715 people19 mi
  5. B-Port LavacaSmall city, 11,358 people20 mi
  6. DGanadoTown, 1,534 people21 mi

Inez in the Victoria area

How it ranks among 5 places in the metro.

  1. 1A-Inez2,031 people12 mito downtown
  2. 2C-Quail Creek1,715 people7 mito downtown
  3. 3D+Victoria65,625 people0 mito downtown
  4. 4D-Goliad1,651 people27 mito downtown

Living in Inez: common questions

Is Inez, TX a good place to live?

Inez gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 85th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and cost of living, and trails on errands and things to do and internet access. It is a strong pick for families and people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Inez?

Median rent in Inez is $847 a month, 40% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $236,500, 17% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.9x 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 $1,519, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Inez?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Inez. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 90 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Inez flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Inez as moderate, and coastal flooding as high. Hazards rated high or very high here: coastal flooding, hurricanes, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Inez?

Summers in Inez peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 45°F. Expect around 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 40 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Inez?

The average one-way commute is 22 min, 18% lower than the Texas average. About 4.3% of workers work from home. It is about 12 miles from downtown Victoria.

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.