Town in Victoria County, part of the Victoria metro

Living in Quail Creek, TX

C-

451st of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 39 of 100
2nd of 5 in the Victoria area

We give Quail Creek a C-. It ranks 451st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and cost of living, and trails on getting around and education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Errands and things to do scores low (17 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (1 of 100)
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Where Quail Creek is in Texas.
Population
1,715
Median rent
$1,3097% lower than Texas
Median home value
$204,40028% lower than Texas
Household income
$89,792Median
Average commute
44 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Quail Creek

Quail Creek sits about 7 miles from downtown Victoria, in the Victoria metro. About 1,715 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 37.1, 37% of households have children, 84% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $89,792 a year (14% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Quail Creek

  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.

Cons of living in Quail Creek

  • Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 44 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 hurricanes and wildfires as very high here.

Who Quail Creek suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 49% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 14% higher than the Texas median, with 1 restaurant and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 15% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 19% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 40% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 90% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,309 is 7% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 54% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,309 is 7% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 78% for people on a budget.

Quail Creek report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Quail Creek 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 $1,309, homes cost 2.3x income.

    79 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $89,792, 10% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C-

    1 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    33 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 D

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

    17 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 44 min, 2.8% work from home.

    1 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D-

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    19% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    94 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C

    90% of homes have broadband.

    48 of 100 vs US towns

Where Quail Creek 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: 84%21 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x37% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 44 min65% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%23 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Unemployment rate: 10%5 points higher than Texas (5.3%)

Cost of living in Quail Creek

Quail Creek renters pay a median of $1,309 a month, 7% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $52,000 a year for a median unit. 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 $204,400, 28% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,119 before tax, or $1,414 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Quail Creek pays $3,537 a year, 16% 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 Quail CreekStudio$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 rent7% lower than Texas$1,309$1,403$1,413
Median home value28% lower than Texas$204,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income37% lower than Texas2.3x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Texas0%52%51%
Median property tax per year16% lower than Texas$3,537$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Texas84%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,414
Mortgage payment
$1,119
Property tax
$295
Median rent, for comparison
$1,309

Based on a $204,400 home in Quail Creek, 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 Quail Creek

Quail Creek 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 Victoria 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.

Schools grade
33
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
77
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

  • CAloe ElementaryElementary, Victoria ISD77 of 100

Daily life in Quail Creek

Everyday places mapped inside Quail Creek, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 44 minutes, 65% longer than the Texas average. 3% 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 7 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Quail Creek work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $89,792, income per person is $35,022, unemployment is 10% and 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

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

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income14% higher than Texas$89,792$78,476$80,734
Income per person14% lower than Texas$35,022$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Texas10%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Texas5.4%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Texas11%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher4 points lower than Texas82%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance1 points lower than Texas19%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Texas90%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute65% higher than Texas44 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Texas2.8%14%15%
Workers who work from home2.8%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Quail Creek

Under 1826%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6437%
65 and over17%

Median age 37.1 years. 37% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Black5.9%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.3%

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

Weather in Quail Creek

Quail Creek has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 43°F. There are about 109 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 33 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Quail Creek40°60°80°100°65J68F74M80A85M90J93J94A90S83O74N67DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Coleto Creek Rsvr, 7 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is high 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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

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 Quail Creek

Nearby, Victoria gets a D+, Bloomington gets an F and Inez 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. D+VictoriaCity, 65,625 people8 mi
  2. FBloomingtonTown, 1,895 people14 mi
  3. A-InezTown, 2,031 people19 mi
  4. D-GoliadTown, 1,651 people20 mi
  5. C-CueroTown, 8,165 people26 mi
  6. CYorktownTown, 1,720 people29 mi

Quail Creek 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
  5. 5FBloomington1,895 people13 mito downtown

Living in Quail Creek: common questions

Is Quail Creek, TX a good place to live?

We give Quail Creek a C-. It ranks 451st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and cost of living, and trails on getting around and education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Quail Creek?

Renters in Quail Creek pay a median of $1,309 a month, 7% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $204,400, 28% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.3x 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 $1,414, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Quail Creek?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Quail Creek. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 33 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Quail Creek flood?

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

What is the weather like in Quail Creek?

Summers in Quail Creek peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 43°F. Expect around 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 33 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Quail Creek?

The average one-way commute is 44 min, 65% higher than the Texas average. About 2.8% of workers work from home. It is about 7 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.