Town in Bell County, part of the Killeen metro

Living in Nolanville, TX

B-

295th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 60 of 100
7th of 15 in the Killeen area

Nolanville earns a grade of B- on our index, 295th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on education levels and internet access, and trails on getting around and health.

  • Fast-growing
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high
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Where Nolanville is in Texas.
Population
7,983+34.8% since 2020
Median rent
$1,17416% lower than Texas
Median home value
$244,90014% lower than Texas
Household income
$72,480Median
Average commute
23 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Nolanville

Nolanville sits about 7 miles from downtown Killeen, in the Killeen-Temple metro. 7,983 people lived here in 2025, up 34.8% 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 2007).

Places locals use include Monarch Park, Nolanville City Park and Bella Charca Park.

The median age is 31.8, 33% of households have children, 64% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $72,480 a year (8% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Nolanville

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,174, 16% lower than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 35% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Nolanville

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Nolanville suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 55% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 8% lower than the Texas median, with 5 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 52% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 14% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 23% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 94% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,174 is 16% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 60% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,174 is 16% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 35% for people on a budget.

Nolanville report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Nolanville 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 $1,174, homes cost 3.4x income.

    39 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $72,480, 3.0% unemployed.

    52 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B

    2 rated campuses, 50% rated A or B.

    65 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 C-

    0 grocery stores, 5 restaurants, 4 parks mapped in town.

    36 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 23 min, 13% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B+

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B

    94% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs US towns

Where Nolanville stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%7 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,17416% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%6 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median household income: $72,4808% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Nolanville

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Nolanville is $1,174 a month, 16% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $47,000 a year. Right now 45% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $927 for a one-bedroom, $1,138 for a two-bedroom and $1,576 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 $244,900, 14% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,341 before tax, or $1,648 with property tax. That is $474 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 Nolanville pays $3,686 a year, 13% 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 NolanvilleStudio$9211 bedroom$9272 bedrooms$1,1383 bedrooms$1,5764 bedrooms$1,902
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Killeen-Temple, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent16% lower than Texas$1,174$1,403$1,413
Median home value14% lower than Texas$244,900$283,800$332,700
Home value to income7% lower than Texas3.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Texas45%52%51%
Median property tax per year13% lower than Texas$3,686$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Texas64%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,648
Mortgage payment
$1,341
Property tax
$307
Median rent, for comparison
$1,174

Based on a $244,900 home in Nolanville, 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 Nolanville

Nolanville has 2 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 50% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Killeen ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Richard E Cavazos Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 84 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
65
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
84
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

  • ARichard E Cavazos ElementaryElementary, Killeen ISD90 of 100
  • CNolanville ElementaryElementary, Killeen ISD77 of 100

Daily life in Nolanville

Everyday places mapped inside Nolanville, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Monarch Park, Nolanville City Park, Bella Charca Park.

The average one-way commute is 23 minutes, 12% shorter than the Texas average. 13% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Killeen is about 7 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Nolanville work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $72,480, income per person is $35,656, unemployment is 3.0% and 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
5
Cafes
1
Bars
1
Parks
4
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income8% lower than Texas$72,480$78,476$80,734
Income per person13% lower than Texas$35,656$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas3.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas14%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Texas34%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher11 points higher than Texas97%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance6 points lower than Texas14%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Texas94%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute12% lower than Texas23 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 walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Nolanville

Under 1828%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6436%
65 and over10%

Median age 31.8 years. 33% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black4.2%
Asian5.2%
Other or more than one race5.5%

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

Weather in Nolanville

Nolanville has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 36°F. There are about 118 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Nolanville30°50°70°90°60J64F70M78A84M91J95J96A90S81O69N61DRain

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

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • 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 Nolanville

Nearby, Harker Heights gets a B-, Killeen gets an F and Belton gets a D. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. B-Harker HeightsSmall city, 34,128 people3 mi
  2. FKilleenCity, 158,159 people7 mi
  3. DBeltonSmall city, 24,356 people8 mi
  4. A-SaladoTown, 2,225 people10 mi
  5. BMorgan's Point ResortTown, 4,750 people10 mi
  6. DTempleCity, 89,602 people14 mi

Nolanville in the Killeen area

How it ranks among 15 places in the metro.

  1. 1A-Salado2,225 people15 mito downtown
  2. 2A-Kempner1,215 people14 mito downtown
  3. 3B+Holland1,299 people24 mito downtown
  4. 4B+Little River-Academy2,233 people21 mito downtown
  5. 5BTroy2,844 people27 mito downtown
  6. 6BMorgan's Point Resort4,750 people17 mito downtown
  7. 7B-Nolanville6,690 people7 mito downtown
  8. 8B-Harker Heights34,128 people5 mito downtown
  9. 9C+Copperas Cove37,947 people11 mito downtown
  10. 10CLampasas7,671 people27 mito downtown

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Living in Nolanville: common questions

Is Nolanville, TX a good place to live?

Nolanville earns a grade of B- on our index, 295th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on education levels and internet access, and trails on getting around and health.

How much does it cost to live in Nolanville?

Median rent in Nolanville is $1,174 a month, 16% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $244,900, 14% lower 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 $1,648, including property tax.

Is Nolanville safe?

In 2025, Nolanville Police Department reported 26 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 93% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 115 per 100,000, 94% lower than the Texas rate. This agency reported only part of the year, so the rate is shown but not scored.

Are the schools good in Nolanville?

We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Nolanville. 50% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 65 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Nolanville flood?

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

What is the weather like in Nolanville?

Summers in Nolanville peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 36°F. Expect around 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Nolanville?

The average one-way commute is 23 min, 12% lower than the Texas average. About 13% of workers work from home. It is about 7 miles from downtown Killeen.

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.