Town in Williamson County, part of the Austin metro
Living in Jarrell, TX
417th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 44 of 100
37th of 58 in the Austin area
We give Jarrell a C. It ranks 417th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and safety, and trails on schools and errands and things to do.
- Fast-growing
- Schools scores low (5 of 100)
- Errands and things to do scores low (12 of 100)
- Population
- 5,870+238.9% since 2020
- Median rent
- $1,86833% higher than Texas
- Median home value
- $346,30022% higher than Texas
- Household income
- $111,333Median
- Average commute
- 33 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 15Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Jarrell
Jarrell sits about 36 miles from downtown Austin, in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro. 5,870 people lived here in 2025, up 238.9% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2015).
The median age is 34.9, 38% of households have children, 84% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $111,333 a year (42% higher than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Jarrell
- Low violent crime. 15 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 96% lower than the Texas rate.
- High incomes. The median household earns $111,333, 42% higher than the Texas median.
- Growing fast. The population grew 239% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.
Cons of living in Jarrell
- Higher rent. Median rent is $1,868, 33% higher than the Texas median.
- Higher unemployment. 9.7% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
- Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 33 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
- 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 hail and wildfires as very high here.
Who Jarrell suits
- FamiliesNot the best fit: violent crime is 96% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 34% for families.
- Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 42% higher than the Texas median, with 23 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 32% for young professionals.
- RetireesA reasonable fit: 17% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 96% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 47% for retirees.
- Remote workersA reasonable fit: 95% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,868 is 33% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 63% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,868 is 33% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 44% for people on a budget.
Jarrell report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Jarrell 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 $1,868, homes cost 3.1x income.
45 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $111,333, 9.7% unemployed.
68 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade F
1 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.
5 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade B+
15 violent crimes per 100k, 623 property crimes per 100k.
76 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: grade D-
2 grocery stores, 23 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.
12 of 100 vs TX townsGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 33 min, 11% work from home.
24 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade C
32% have a bachelor’s degree.
44 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D+
17% of adults uninsured.
30 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade B+
84% of homes owner-occupied.
72 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade A-
95% of homes have broadband.
80 of 100 vs US towns
Where Jarrell stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%23 points lower than Texas (52%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%21 points higher than Texas (63%)
- Median household income: $111,33342% higher than Texas ($78,476)
Worse than Texas
- Median rent: $1,86833% higher than Texas ($1,403)
- Average commute: 33 min25% higher than Texas (27 min)
- Unemployment rate: 9.7%4 points higher than Texas (5.3%)
Cost of living in Jarrell
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Jarrell is $1,868 a month, 33% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $75,000 a year. Right now 29% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,530 for a one-bedroom, $1,817 for a two-bedroom and $2,292 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 $346,300, 22% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,896 before tax, or $2,339 with property tax. That is $471 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 property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Jarrell pays $5,317 a year, 26% higher 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
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent33% higher than Texas | $1,868 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value22% higher than Texas | $346,300 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income14% lower than Texas | 3.1x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points lower than Texas | 29% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year26% higher than Texas | $5,317 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Texas | 84% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 2015 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,896
- Property tax
- $443
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,868
Based on a $346,300 home in Jarrell, 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 Jarrell safe?
In 2025, Jarrell Police Department reported 1 violent crimes and 42 property crimes. That works out to 15 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 96% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 623 property crimes per 100,000, 70% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime is down about 89% 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 by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Jarrell Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Jarrell
Jarrell has 1 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 Jarrell 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.
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
- DJarrell MiddleMiddle, Jarrell ISD66 of 100
Daily life in Jarrell
Everyday places mapped inside Jarrell, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Jarrell Memorial Park.
The average one-way commute is 33 minutes, 25% longer than the Texas average. 11% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Austin is about 36 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Jarrell work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $111,333, income per person is $42,085, unemployment is 9.7% and 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income42% higher than Texas | $111,333 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person3% higher than Texas | $42,085 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate4 points higher than Texas | 9.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line12 points lower than Texas | 2.2% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Texas | 32% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher1 points lower than Texas | 85% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas | 17% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Texas | 95% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute25% higher than Texas | 33 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Texas | 11% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Jarrell
Median age 34.9 years. 38% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Jarrell
Jarrell has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 36°F. There are about 112 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Georgetown Lake, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very low, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is moderate and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.
- River floodingVery low
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesModerate
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesLow
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsHigh
- 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 Jarrell
Nearby, Sonterra gets a D+, Serenada gets a B+ and Georgetown 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.
Jarrell in the Austin area
How it ranks among 58 places in the metro.
- 1A+The Hills2,516 people14 mito downtown
- 2A+Rollingwood1,316 people3 mito downtown
- 3A+Brushy Creek19,576 people15 mito downtown
- 34C+Uhland2,520 people23 mito downtown
- 35C+Elgin11,563 people22 mito downtown
- 36C+Georgetown85,999 people26 mito downtown
- 37CJarrell3,295 people36 mito downtown
- 38CTaylor17,136 people27 mito downtown
- 39C-Woodcreek2,333 people28 mito downtown
- 40C-Circle D-KC Estates3,135 people32 mito downtown
Living in Jarrell: common questions
Is Jarrell, TX a good place to live?
We give Jarrell a C. It ranks 417th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and safety, and trails on schools and errands and things to do.
How much does it cost to live in Jarrell?
Median rent in Jarrell is $1,868 a month, 33% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $346,300, 22% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.1x 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 $2,339, including property tax.
Is Jarrell safe?
In 2025, Jarrell Police Department reported 15 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 96% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 623 per 100,000, 70% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Jarrell?
We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Jarrell. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 5 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Does Jarrell flood?
FEMA rates river flooding risk in Jarrell as very low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: hail, wildfires and winter storms. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.
What is the weather like in Jarrell?
Summers in Jarrell peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 36°F. Expect around 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Jarrell?
The average one-way commute is 33 min, 25% higher than the Texas average. About 11% of workers work from home. It is about 36 miles from downtown Austin.
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.