Small city in Tarrant County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Keller, TX

A+

11th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 96 of 100
13th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

We give Keller an A+. It ranks 11th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and internet access, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Top-rated schools
  • Low crime
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high
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Where Keller is in Texas.
Population
46,078+0.7% since 2020
Median rent
$2,14453% higher than Texas
Median home value
$594,300109% higher than Texas
Household income
$174,950Median
Average commute
27 minOne way
Violent crime
75Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Keller

Keller sits about 28 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 46,078 people lived here in 2025, up 0.7% from 2020. It is suburban.

Local spots people know include Keller Sports Park, The Parks At Town Center and Bear Creek Park - Fish Playground.

The median age is 45.1, 39% of households have children, 83% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $174,950 a year (123% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Keller

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 10 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 75 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 81% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $174,950, 123% higher than the Texas median.
  • Healthier population. Only 7.4% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Keller

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,144, 53% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Keller suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 81% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 123% higher than the Texas median, with 172 restaurants and 15 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 90% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 81% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 94% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,144 is 53% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 87% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $2,144 is 53% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 16% for people on a budget.

Keller report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Keller with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $2,144, homes cost 3.4x income.

    23 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $174,950, 2.7% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade A

    10 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    94 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade A

    75 violent crimes per 100k, 533 property crimes per 100k.

    90 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    12 grocery stores, 172 restaurants, 38 parks mapped in town.

    73 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 27 min, 26% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade A

    61% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade A-

    7.4% of adults uninsured.

    81 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade A

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    92 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    96 of 100 vs US cities

Where Keller stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $174,950123% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 61%27 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%21 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $2,14453% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%10 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.9%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Keller

Keller renters pay a median of $2,144 a month, 53% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $86,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 62% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,481 for a one-bedroom, $1,745 for a two-bedroom and $2,284 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 $594,300, 109% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $3,253 before tax, or $4,054 with property tax. That is $1,910 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 Keller pays $9,614 a year, 127% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Keller

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in KellerStudio$1,4611 bedroom$1,4812 bedrooms$1,7453 bedrooms$2,2844 bedrooms$2,866
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent53% higher than Texas$2,144$1,403$1,413
Median home value109% higher than Texas$594,300$283,800$332,700
Home value to income6% lower than Texas3.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Texas62%52%51%
Median property tax per year127% higher than Texas$9,614$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Texas83%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199919921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,054
Mortgage payment
$3,253
Property tax
$801
Median rent, for comparison
$2,144

Based on a $594,300 home in Keller, 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 Keller safe?

In 2025, Keller Police Department reported 35 violent crimes and 250 property crimes. That works out to 75 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 81% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 533 property crimes per 100,000, 74% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 15% 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 Keller by yearTexas7520212022202320242025

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

Violent crime
75
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
533
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Keller by yearTexas53320212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

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

Schools in Keller

Keller has 10 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 Keller ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Keller Collegiate Academy, Keller High School and Hidden Lakes Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 92 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
94
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
92
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

  • AKeller Collegiate AcademyHigh, Keller ISD96 of 100
  • AKeller High SchoolHigh, Keller ISD96 of 100
  • AHidden Lakes ElementaryElementary, Keller ISD95 of 100
  • AWillis Lane ElementaryElementary, Keller ISD95 of 100
  • ABear Creek IntermediateMiddle, Keller ISD93 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Keller

We grade 6 areas inside Keller. The top three are Southeast Keller (A+), Southwest Keller (A+) and South Keller (A). If price matters most, Central Keller has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $2,010 a month. North Keller is the priciest, at $3,500+. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    6 Keller neighborhoods, ranked by your priorities
    1. 1A+Southeast Keller5,732 people, median rent $2,540, home $787,000100fit
    2. 2A+Southwest Keller5,057 people, median rent $2,530, home $340,00080fit
    3. 3ASouth Keller10,133 people, median rent $2,130, home $482,00060fit
    4. 4ANortheast Keller2,477 people, home $914,00040fit
    5. 5A-Central Keller20,159 people, median rent $2,010, home $607,00020fit
    6. 6BNorth Keller1,631 people, median rent $3,500+, home $651,0000fit
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    Daily life in Keller

    Everyday places mapped inside Keller, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Keller Sports Park, The Parks At Town Center, Bear Creek Park - Fish Playground.

    The average one-way commute is 27 minutes, about the same as the Texas average. 26% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 28 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Keller work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $174,950, income per person is $79,329, unemployment is 2.7% and 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    12
    Pharmacies
    9
    Restaurants
    172
    Cafes
    15
    Bars
    9
    Parks
    38
    Gyms
    31
    Hospitals and urgent care
    7
    Childcare
    17
    Libraries
    2

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income123% higher than Texas$174,950$78,476$80,734
    Income per person95% higher than Texas$79,329$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.7%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line10 points lower than Texas3.4%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points higher than Texas61%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher11 points higher than Texas97%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance12 points lower than Texas7.4%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commuteAbout the same as Texas27 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home11 points higher than Texas26%14%15%
    Workers who work from home26%
    Workers who take transit0%
    Workers who walk0.8%
    Workers who bike0.1%

    Who lives in Keller

    Under 1826%
    18 to 3413%
    35 to 6444%
    65 and over17%

    Median age 45.1 years. 39% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Black3.1%
    Asian6.3%
    Other or more than one race4.0%

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    Weather in Keller

    Keller has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 36°F. There are about 108 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Keller30°50°70°90°57J62F69M76A84M93J97J97A89S79O67N58DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Ft Worth Alliance Ap, 6 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is low, 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 floodingHigh
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesVery high
    • WildfiresHigh
    • Winter stormsModerate
    • Strong windVery low

    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 Keller

    Nearby, Westlake gets an A, Watauga gets a B+ and Southlake 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. AWestlakeTown, 1,670 people4 mi
    2. B+WataugaSmall city, 23,233 people5 mi
    3. A+SouthlakeSmall city, 31,137 people5 mi
    4. A+Trophy ClubSmall city, 13,733 people5 mi
    5. A+ColleyvilleSmall city, 26,012 people5 mi
    6. A-North Richland HillsCity, 70,780 people5 mi

    Keller in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 10A+Annetta3,264 people52 mito downtown
    5. 11A+Southlake31,137 people25 mito downtown
    6. 12A+Willow Park5,874 people51 mito downtown
    7. 13A+Keller45,976 people28 mito downtown
    8. 14A+Aledo5,825 people49 mito downtown
    9. 15A+Oak Leaf1,827 people20 mito downtown
    10. 16APlano290,594 people18 mito downtown

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    Living in Keller: common questions

    Is Keller, TX a good place to live?

    We give Keller an A+. It ranks 11th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and internet access, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Keller?

    Renters in Keller pay a median of $2,144 a month, 53% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $594,300, 109% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.4x 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 $4,054, including property tax.

    Is Keller safe?

    In 2025, Keller Police Department reported 75 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 81% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 533 per 100,000, 74% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Keller?

    We found 10 rated public school campuses inside Keller. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 94 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Keller?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Keller are Southeast Keller, Southwest Keller and South Keller. We score 6 areas in the city.

    Does Keller flood?

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

    What is the weather like in Keller?

    Summers in Keller peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 36°F. Expect around 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Keller?

    The average one-way commute is 27 min, about the same as the Texas average. About 26% of workers work from home. It is about 28 miles from downtown Dallas.

    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.