Town in Colorado County

Living in Weimar, TX

A-

113th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 84 of 100

We give Weimar an A-. It ranks 113th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and cost of living, and trails on internet access and education levels. It is a strong pick for families.

  • Good for families
  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Internet access scores low (11 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Weimar isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthWeimar
Where Weimar is in Texas.
Population
2,197+6.4% since 2020
Median rent
$48366% lower than Texas
Median home value
$165,30042% lower than Texas
Household income
$47,548Median
Average commute
21 minOne way
Violent crime
90Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Weimar

Weimar is a town in Colorado County. 2,197 people lived here in 2025, up 6.4% from 2020. It is spread out.

Local spots people know include Veterans Memorial Baseball Park, Hill Memorial Park and Weimar Public Library.

The median age is 45.6, 27% of households have children, 67% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $47,548 a year (39% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Weimar

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 3 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 90 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 77% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $483, 66% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 21 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Weimar

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 132 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
  • Spotty home internet. Only 79% of homes have a broadband plan.

Who Weimar suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 77% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 85% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 39% lower than the Texas median, with 18 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 71% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 16% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 77% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 74% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 79% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $483 is 66% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 28% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $483 is 66% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 75% for people on a budget.

Weimar report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Weimar 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 $483, homes cost 3.5x income.

    77 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $47,548, 3.0% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    3 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    89 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B-

    90 violent crimes per 100k, 853 property crimes per 100k.

    59 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    3 grocery stores, 18 restaurants, 4 parks mapped in town.

    38 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 1.5% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    22 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    32 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    11 of 100 vs US towns

Where Weimar stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $48366% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%13 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Average commute: 21 min19% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%18 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $47,54839% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 79%12 points lower than Texas (91%)

Cost of living in Weimar

Weimar renters pay a median of $483 a month, 66% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $19,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 39% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $964 for a one-bedroom, $1,211 for a two-bedroom and $1,472 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 $165,300, 42% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $905 before tax, or $1,081 with property tax. That is $598 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 Weimar pays $2,114 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 WeimarStudio$9211 bedroom$9642 bedrooms$1,2113 bedrooms$1,4724 bedrooms$1,744
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Colorado County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent66% lower than Texas$483$1,403$1,413
Median home value42% lower than Texas$165,300$283,800$332,700
Home value to income4% lower than Texas3.5x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Texas39%52%51%
Median property tax per year50% lower than Texas$2,114$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Texas67%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas196619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,081
Mortgage payment
$905
Property tax
$176
Median rent, for comparison
$483

Based on a $165,300 home in Weimar, 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 Weimar safe?

In 2025, Weimar Police Department reported 2 violent crimes and 19 property crimes. That works out to 90 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 77% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 853 property crimes per 100,000, 59% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 33% 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 Weimar by yearTexas9020212022202320242025

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

Violent crime
90
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
853
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Weimar by yearTexas85320212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

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

Schools in Weimar

Weimar has 3 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 Weimar ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Weimar High School. The average rating score across all campuses is 89 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
89
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
89
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

  • AWeimar High SchoolHigh, Weimar ISD94 of 100
  • BWeimar ElementaryElementary, Weimar ISD88 of 100
  • BWeimar Junior HighMiddle, Weimar ISD86 of 100

Daily life in Weimar

Everyday places mapped inside Weimar, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Veterans Memorial Baseball Park, Hill Memorial Park, Weimar Public Library.

The average one-way commute is 21 minutes, 19% shorter than the Texas average. 1% of workers work from home. 3.4% walk, bike or take transit to work.

The median household income is $47,548, income per person is $26,951, unemployment is 3.0% and 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
3
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
18
Cafes
1
Bars
2
Parks
4
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
1
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income39% lower than Texas$47,548$78,476$80,734
Income per person34% lower than Texas$26,951$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas3.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Texas8.1%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Texas15%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higherAbout the same as Texas86%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas16%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Texas79%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute19% lower than Texas21 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home13 points lower than Texas1.5%14%15%
Workers who work from home1.5%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk3.4%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Weimar

Under 1821%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6439%
65 and over21%

Median age 45.6 years. 27% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black21%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race1.1%

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

Weather in Weimar

Weimar has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 39°F. There are about 132 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 45 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Weimar30°50°70°90°64J68F75M81A88M93J96J98A93S85O74N66DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Columbus, 12 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, 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 floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

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 Weimar

Nearby, Schulenburg gets an F, Glidden gets a B- and Columbus 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.

  1. FSchulenburgTown, 2,768 people8 mi
  2. B-GliddenTown, 1,071 people11 mi
  3. B-ColumbusTown, 3,860 people13 mi
  4. CLa GrangeTown, 4,452 people16 mi
  5. A-FlatoniaTown, 1,830 people20 mi
  6. C+HallettsvilleTown, 2,755 people22 mi

Living in Weimar: common questions

Is Weimar, TX a good place to live?

We give Weimar an A-. It ranks 113th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and cost of living, and trails on internet access and education levels. It is a strong pick for families.

How much does it cost to live in Weimar?

Renters in Weimar pay a median of $483 a month, 66% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $165,300, 42% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.5x 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 $1,081, including property tax.

Is Weimar safe?

In 2025, Weimar Police Department reported 90 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 77% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 853 per 100,000, 59% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Weimar?

We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Weimar. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 89 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Weimar flood?

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

What is the weather like in Weimar?

Summers in Weimar peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 39°F. Expect around 132 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 45 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Weimar?

The average one-way commute is 21 min, 19% lower than the Texas average. About 1.5% 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.