Town in Fayette County

Living in Schulenburg, TX

F

709th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 5 of 100

Schulenburg earns a grade of F on our index, 709th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and cost of living, and trails on schools and internet access.

  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)
  • Safety scores low (18 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Schulenburg isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthSchulenburg
Where Schulenburg is in Texas.
Population
2,837+6.1% since 2020
Median rent
$95732% lower than Texas
Median home value
$205,90027% lower than Texas
Household income
$51,294Median
Average commute
22 minOne way
Violent crime
590Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Schulenburg

Schulenburg is a town in Fayette County. 2,837 people lived here in 2025, up 6.1% from 2020. It is spread out.

Places locals use include Schonest - Welt Park, Wolters Park and Schulenburg Sports Complex.

The median age is 41.3, 30% of households have children, 59% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $51,294 a year (35% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Schulenburg

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $957, 32% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 22 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Schulenburg

  • Higher violent crime. 590 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 52% higher than the Texas rate.
  • Spotty home internet. Only 76% of homes have a broadband plan.

Who Schulenburg suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: violent crime is 52% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 1% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 35% lower than the Texas median, with 25 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 38% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 19% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 52% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 14% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 76% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $957 is 32% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 5% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $957 is 32% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 37% for people on a budget.

Schulenburg report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Schulenburg 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 $957, homes cost 4.0x income.

    46 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $51,294, 5.3% unemployed.

    21 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade F

    2 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    5 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade D

    590 violent crimes per 100k, 729 property crimes per 100k.

    18 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    3 grocery stores, 25 restaurants, 3 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 22 min, 10% work from home.

    68 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    14 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    19% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade F

    76% of homes have broadband.

    6 of 100 vs US towns

Where Schulenburg stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $95732% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 40%12 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Average commute: 22 min18% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%19 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 76%15 points lower than Texas (91%)
  • Median household income: $51,29435% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Schulenburg

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Schulenburg is $957 a month, 32% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $38,000 a year. Right now 40% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $933 for a one-bedroom, $1,093 for a two-bedroom and $1,473 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 $205,900, 27% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,127 before tax, or $1,302 with property tax. That is $345 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 it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Schulenburg pays $2,105 a year, 50% 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 SchulenburgStudio$8311 bedroom$9332 bedrooms$1,0933 bedrooms$1,4734 bedrooms$1,596
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Fayette County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent32% lower than Texas$957$1,403$1,413
Median home value27% lower than Texas$205,900$283,800$332,700
Home value to income11% higher than Texas4.0x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Texas40%52%51%
Median property tax per year50% lower than Texas$2,105$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Texas59%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas196919921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,302
Mortgage payment
$1,127
Property tax
$175
Median rent, for comparison
$957

Based on a $205,900 home in Schulenburg, 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 Schulenburg safe?

In 2025, Schulenburg Police Department reported 17 violent crimes and 21 property crimes. That works out to 590 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 52% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 729 property crimes per 100,000, 65% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 34% 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 Schulenburg by yearTexas59020212022202320242025

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

Violent crime
590
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
729
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Schulenburg by yearTexas72920212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

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

Schools in Schulenburg

Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg 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
5
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
67
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

  • CSchulenburg SecondaryOther, Schulenburg ISD77 of 100
  • FSchulenburg ElementaryElementary, Schulenburg ISD57 of 100

Daily life in Schulenburg

Everyday places mapped inside Schulenburg, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Schonest - Welt Park, Wolters Park, Schulenburg Sports Complex.

The average one-way commute is 22 minutes, 18% shorter than the Texas average. 10% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

The median household income is $51,294, income per person is $26,686, unemployment is 5.3% and 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
3
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
25
Cafes
3
Bars
2
Parks
3
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
2
Childcare
1
Libraries
2

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income35% lower than Texas$51,294$78,476$80,734
Income per person35% lower than Texas$26,686$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas5.3%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Texas17%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Texas15%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher5 points lower than Texas81%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance1 points lower than Texas19%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet15 points lower than Texas76%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute18% lower than Texas22 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Texas10%14%15%
Workers who work from home10%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk2.2%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Schulenburg

Under 1823%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6433%
65 and over24%

Median age 41.3 years. 30% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black13%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.7%

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Weather in Schulenburg

Schulenburg has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 101 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Schulenburg40°60°80°100°62J66F72M79A85M91J94J95A90S82O71N63DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Flatonia 4se, 10 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 Schulenburg

    Nearby, Weimar gets an A-, Flatonia gets an A- and La Grange 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.

    1. A-WeimarTown, 2,928 people8 mi
    2. A-FlatoniaTown, 1,830 people12 mi
    3. CLa GrangeTown, 4,452 people16 mi
    4. C+HallettsvilleTown, 2,755 people18 mi
    5. B-GliddenTown, 1,071 people20 mi
    6. B-ColumbusTown, 3,860 people21 mi

    Living in Schulenburg: common questions

    Is Schulenburg, TX a good place to live?

    Schulenburg earns a grade of F on our index, 709th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and cost of living, and trails on schools and internet access.

    How much does it cost to live in Schulenburg?

    Median rent in Schulenburg is $957 a month, 32% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $205,900, 27% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.0x 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 $1,302, including property tax.

    Is Schulenburg safe?

    In 2025, Schulenburg Police Department reported 590 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 52% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 729 per 100,000, 65% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Schulenburg?

    We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Schulenburg. 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.

    What is the weather like in Schulenburg?

    Summers in Schulenburg peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Schulenburg?

    The average one-way commute is 22 min, 18% lower than the Texas average. About 10% 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.