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Is Euless a Good Place to Live? Euless, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Euless ranks #653 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #291 of 524 smaller cities and #33 of 74 in Texas. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
Euless by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Euless's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Euless?
Euless's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,690/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $354,647, 18% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Euless | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.1#842 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $354,647#525 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,602/mo#423 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $318,800#583 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,690/mo#867 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.9x#548 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 24.7%#971 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Euless housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Euless is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Euless safe?
Euless recorded 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 57% below the US rate of 373 and 60% below Texas's 401. That ranks #254 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #115 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Euless Police Department. Property crime runs 1,751 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Euless | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 159#254 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,751#599 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Euless?
The median household in Euless earns $82,167, 7% above the US figure of $76,827 and 13% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Euless | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $82,167#576 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.8%#305 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +0.1%#597 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Euless?
The median resident of Euless is 34.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 39.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #467 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 39.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Euless | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 34.8 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 39.8%#467 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 39.8% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Euless's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Euless; its public schools have 16.2 students per teacher and spend $10,373 per pupil. 30.9% of adults are obese and 10.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Euless | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 16.2#655 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,373#1121 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 30.9%#449 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.6%#524 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17%#634 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 13.3%#981 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 11,703 students are enrolled in Euless's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Euless?
The average commute in Euless is 24.8 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.3% of workers take transit and 17.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Euless scores 8.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84.4°F and winters 48.3°F, with 37 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Euless | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24.8 min#766 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 7.2%#852 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69.4% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 17.9% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.2#1009 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.5 | 36.1 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 60.9 | 40.1 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 68.6 | 47.8 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 76.1 | 55.2 | 3.2 |
| May | 83.6 | 64.5 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 91.5 | 72.2 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 95.6 | 75.8 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 95.8 | 75.7 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 88.6 | 68.5 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 78.4 | 57.1 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 66.6 | 46.2 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 57.9 | 38.3 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Dal-Ftw Wscmo Airport.
| Measure | Euless | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 66.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 84.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 48.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 37 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Dal-Ftw Wscmo Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Euless?
Tarrant County's air had a median air quality index of 56, and 32% of measured days were rated good; 30 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tarrant County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
| Measure | Euless | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 56#989 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 30#1016 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.13%#485 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Tarrant County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Tarrant County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.031% | 98% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.014% | 70% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.067% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Euless compare with similar-size cities?
Euless is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #291 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 60,421.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euless, TXPop. 60,421 | #653 | 55.8 | $82,167 | $1,690/mo | 159 | 24.8 min |
| White Plains, NYPop. 60,666 | #51 | 70.8 | $110,763 | $2,269/mo | 115 | 27.4 min |
| Meriden, CTPop. 60,545 | #599 | 56.7 | $71,253 | $1,294/mo | 153 | 23 min |
| Stonecrest, GAPop. 60,501 | #1155 | 46.5 | $64,591 | $1,601/mo | no data | 36 min |
| San Rafael, CAPop. 60,433 | #501 | 58.0 | $119,435 | $2,377/mo | 365 | 25.3 min |
| Taunton, MAPop. 60,433 | #611 | 56.5 | $79,283 | $1,324/mo | 386 | 29.3 min |
| North Miami, FLPop. 60,344 | #1156 | 46.5 | $57,188 | $1,702/mo | part year | 31.8 min |
| Great Falls, MTPop. 60,329 | #997 | 50.1 | $63,373 | $900/mo | 631 | 14.9 min |
| Owensboro, KYPop. 60,302 | #908 | 51.6 | $56,357 | $905/mo | 413 | 17.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Euless compare with the rest of Texas?
Euless ranks #33 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 55.8 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 13% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 60% below the statewide rate. Homes are 18% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Atascocita, TXPop. 99,354 | … #29 | 57.0 | $118,226 | $1,849/mo | no data |
| Midland, TXPop. 136,640 | #30 | 56.9 | $89,585 | $1,434/mo | 352 |
| Little Elm, TXPop. 54,820 | #31 | 56.7 | $119,219 | $1,953/mo | part year |
| Conroe, TXPop. 102,360 | #32 | 56.2 | $76,206 | $1,393/mo | 263 |
| Euless, TXPop. 60,421 | #33 | 55.8 | $82,167 | $1,690/mo | 159 |
| San Angelo, TXPop. 99,674 | #34 | 54.9 | $65,864 | $1,153/mo | 287 |
| Bryan, TXPop. 87,939 | #35 | 54.7 | $59,289 | $1,195/mo | 287 |
| Garland, TXPop. 246,844 | #36 | 54.5 | $76,320 | $1,641/mo | 191 |
| College Station, TXPop. 124,570 | #37 | 54.5 | $50,900 | $1,194/mo | 132 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Euless among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Euless's score calculated?
Euless scores 55.8 out of 100, #653 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Euless. Similar-size median 55.5.
57.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Euless's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
84.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Euless. Similar-size median 58.9.
60.3 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Euless's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
36.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Euless's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
62.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Euless. Similar-size median 56.1.
61.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Euless. Similar-size median 42.4.
42.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Euless. Similar-size median 50.0.
51.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Euless's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
37.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
46.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Euless's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Euless has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Euless
Is Euless, TX a good place to live?
Euless ranks #653 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #291 of 524 smaller cities and #33 of 74 in Texas. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
What is the cost of living in Euless?
Euless's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,690/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $354,647, 18% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Euless?
Euless recorded 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 57% below the US rate of 373 and 60% below Texas's 401. That ranks #254 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #115 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Euless Police Department. Property crime runs 1,751 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Euless?
The median household in Euless earns $82,167, 7% above the US figure of $76,827 and 13% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Euless?
Median rent in Euless is $1,690/mo (Census), #867 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,602/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 24.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Euless?
Zillow's typical home value in Euless is $354,647, down 0.2% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $318,800.
How are the public schools in Euless?
There is no city graduation rate for Euless; its public schools have 16.2 students per teacher and spend $10,373 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Euless?
The average commute is 24.8 minutes, #766 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 7.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Euless?
Euless averages 66.6°F over the year, 84.4°F in summer and 48.3°F in winter, with 37 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Euless walkable?
Euless scores 8.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Euless at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tarrant County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Euless?
Tarrant County's air had a median air quality index of 56, and 32% of measured days were rated good; 30 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Euless?
Euless has 60,421 residents. The median resident of Euless is 34.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 39.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #467 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 39.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Euless compare with the rest of Texas?
Euless ranks #33 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 55.8 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 13% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 60% below the statewide rate. Homes are 18% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Euless?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Euless's population of 60,421 are White Plains, NY (#51 overall), Meriden, CT (#599 overall), Stonecrest, GA (#1155 overall), San Rafael, CA (#501 overall), and Taunton, MA (#611 overall). Euless is #653.