Town in San Augustine County
Living in San Augustine, TX
696th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 7 of 100
We give San Augustine an F. It ranks 696th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and cost of living, and trails on health and internet access.
- Jobs and income scores low (2 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (12 of 100)
- Population
- 1,839-3.9% since 2020
- Median rent
- $55261% lower than Texas
- Median home value
- $98,40065% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $27,500Median
- Average commute
- 21 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 436Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in San Augustine
San Augustine is a town in San Augustine County. 1,839 people lived here in 2025, down 3.9% from 2020. It is small-town and rural in feel.
Places locals use include San Augustine Public Library and San Augustine Ball Park.
The median age is 52.8, 18% of households have children, 57% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $27,500 a year (65% lower than the Texas median).
Pros of living in San Augustine
- Lower rent. Median rent is $552, 61% lower than the Texas median.
- Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 21 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
Cons of living in San Augustine
- Higher unemployment. 8.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
- Higher poverty. 46% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
- Spotty home internet. Only 67% of homes have a broadband plan.
Who San Augustine suits
- FamiliesNot the best fit: violent crime is 13% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 3% for families.
- Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 65% lower than the Texas median, with 14 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 42% for young professionals.
- RetireesNot the best fit: 22% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 13% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 6% for retirees.
- Remote workersNot the best fit: 67% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $552 is 61% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 3% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $552 is 61% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 36% for people on a budget.
San Augustine report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare San Augustine 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 $552, homes cost 3.6x income.
50 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $27,500, 8.9% unemployed.
2 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade D+
2 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.
28 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade D+
436 violent crimes per 100k, 546 property crimes per 100k.
25 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: no grade
2 grocery stores, 14 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.
No score vs TX townsGetting around: grade A
Average commute 21 min, 5.8% work from home.
91 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade D-
12% have a bachelor’s degree.
12 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade F
22% of adults uninsured.
1 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade F
57% of homes owner-occupied.
3 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade F
67% of homes have broadband.
2 of 100 vs US towns
Where San Augustine stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Median rent: $55261% lower than Texas ($1,403)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 13%10 points higher than Texas (2.6%)
- Average commute: 21 min19% lower than Texas (27 min)
Worse than Texas
- People below the poverty line: 46%32 points higher than Texas (14%)
- Median household income: $27,50065% lower than Texas ($78,476)
- Homes with broadband internet: 67%24 points lower than Texas (91%)
Cost of living in San Augustine
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in San Augustine is $552 a month, 61% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $22,000 a year. Right now 63% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $807 for a one-bedroom, $1,014 for a two-bedroom and $1,208 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 $98,400, 65% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $539 before tax, or $590 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 it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in San Augustine pays $622 a year, 85% 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
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent61% lower than Texas | $552 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value65% lower than Texas | $98,400 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to incomeAbout the same as Texas | 3.6x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Texas | 63% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year85% lower than Texas | $622 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Texas | 57% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1982 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $539
- Property tax
- $52
- Median rent, for comparison
- $552
Based on a $98,400 home in San Augustine, 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 San Augustine safe?
In 2025, San Augustine Police Department reported 8 violent crimes and 10 property crimes. That works out to 436 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 13% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 546 property crimes per 100,000, 74% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime is up about 302% 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, San Augustine Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in San Augustine
San Augustine has 2 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 San Augustine 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
- CSan Augustine ElementaryElementary, San Augustine ISD79 of 100
- CSan Augustine High SchoolOther, San Augustine ISD73 of 100
Daily life in San Augustine
Everyday places mapped inside San Augustine, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include San Augustine Public Library, San Augustine Ball Park.
The average one-way commute is 21 minutes, 19% shorter than the Texas average. 6% of workers work from home. 13% walk, bike or take transit to work.
The median household income is $27,500, income per person is $20,491, unemployment is 8.9% and 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income65% lower than Texas | $27,500 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person50% lower than Texas | $20,491 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate4 points higher than Texas | 8.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line32 points higher than Texas | 46% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points lower than Texas | 12% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher3 points lower than Texas | 83% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance2 points higher than Texas | 22% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet24 points lower than Texas | 67% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute19% lower than Texas | 21 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points lower than Texas | 5.8% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in San Augustine
Median age 52.8 years. 18% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in San Augustine
San Augustine has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 35°F. There are about 96 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 56 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from San Augustine, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
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 San Augustine
Nearby, Center gets a C-, Milam gets a C- and Hemphill gets a B-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
Living in San Augustine: common questions
Is San Augustine, TX a good place to live?
We give San Augustine an F. It ranks 696th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and cost of living, and trails on health and internet access.
How much does it cost to live in San Augustine?
Median rent in San Augustine is $552 a month, 61% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $98,400, 65% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.6x 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 $590, including property tax.
Is San Augustine safe?
In 2025, San Augustine Police Department reported 436 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 13% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 546 per 100,000, 74% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in San Augustine?
We found 2 rated public school campuses inside San Augustine. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 28 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
What is the weather like in San Augustine?
Summers in San Augustine peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 35°F. Expect around 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 56 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in San Augustine?
The average one-way commute is 21 min, 19% lower than the Texas average. About 5.8% of workers work from home.
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.