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Is Victoria a Good Place to Live? Victoria, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Victoria ranks #974 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #412 of 524 smaller cities and #56 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (89.8, #44 of 524) and affordable homes ($207,100, #74 of 524), and trails on high poverty (18.3%, #438 of 524).
Victoria by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Victoria'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 Victoria?
Victoria's cost of living index is 89.8, 10% below the US level of 100 and #204 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,172/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $218,636, 27% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Victoria | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 89.8#204 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $218,636#162 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 | $1,193/mo#93 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $207,100#248 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,172/mo#410 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.1x#230 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 20.9%#556 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.
Victoria 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. Victoria is in the Victoria, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Victoria safe?
Victoria recorded 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2% below the US rate of 373 and 9% below Texas's 401. That ranks #665 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #296 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Victoria Police Department. Property crime runs 1,857 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Victoria | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 364#665 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,857#647 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 Victoria?
The median household in Victoria earns $67,226, 12% below the US figure of $76,827 and 8% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.2%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Victoria | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $67,226#871 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.2%#576 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 18.3%#1049 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +0.4%#435 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 Victoria?
The median resident of Victoria is 35.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 20.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1160 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 57.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Victoria | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 35.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 20.3%#1160 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 57.9% | 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 Victoria's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Victoria; its public schools have 14.8 students per teacher and spend $11,524 per pupil. 38% of adults are obese and 15.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Victoria | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.8#428 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,524#1019 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 38%#1010 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.4%#1186 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.9%#840 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 24.8%#1269 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. 12,012 students are enrolled in Victoria's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Victoria?
The average commute in Victoria is 20 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.3% of workers take transit and 7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Victoria scores 8.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.9°F and winters 56.9°F, with 39.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Victoria | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 20 min#341 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 3.5%#290 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 80.9% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 7% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.5#933 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 | 64.6 | 45 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 68.5 | 49.2 | 2 |
| Mar | 74 | 55.1 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 79.9 | 61.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 86 | 68.7 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 91.5 | 73.8 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 93.6 | 74.9 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 94.4 | 75.3 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 90.4 | 71.3 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 83.6 | 62.7 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 74.3 | 53 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 66.8 | 46.9 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Victoria Rgnl Airport.
| Measure | Victoria | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 71°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 56.9°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 39.8 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 Victoria Rgnl Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Victoria?
Victoria County's air had a median air quality index of 34, and 87% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Victoria County's biggest natural hazard losses in cold wave, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.22% of building value, higher than 79% of US counties.
| Measure | Victoria | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 34#119 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.22%#1004 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 Victoria County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Victoria County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Cold wave | 0.0012% | 99% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.13% | 91% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0011% | 58% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0055% | 39% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.06% | 21% 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 Victoria compare with similar-size cities?
Victoria is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #412 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 65,625.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TXPop. 65,625 | #974 | 50.5 | $67,226 | $1,172/mo | 364 | 20 min |
| Janesville, WIPop. 66,030 | #320 | 61.6 | $73,446 | $1,054/mo | 122 | 21.9 min |
| Greenwood, INPop. 66,029 | #378 | 60.4 | $83,608 | $1,312/mo | 142 | 24.8 min |
| Dundalk, MDPop. 65,969 | #1187 | 45.5 | $64,520 | $1,473/mo | no data | 25.3 min |
| Malden, MAPop. 65,906 | #217 | 64.0 | $100,606 | $2,204/mo | 203 | 34.4 min |
| Lorain, OHPop. 65,395 | #1213 | 44.5 | $48,685 | $887/mo | 565 | 24.9 min |
| Cheyenne, WYPop. 65,239 | #428 | 59.5 | $78,839 | $1,118/mo | 299 | 16 min |
| Brentwood, CAPop. 65,208 | #552 | 57.3 | $142,494 | $2,758/mo | 202 | 40 min |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #457 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 | 35.9 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 Victoria compare with the rest of Texas?
Victoria ranks #56 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 50.5 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 8% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 9% below the statewide rate. Homes are 27% below 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 |
| Arlington, TXPop. 397,742 | … #52 | 51.2 | $75,171 | $1,470/mo | 406 |
| Longview, TXPop. 82,923 | #53 | 51.1 | $63,340 | $1,101/mo | 346 |
| Dallas, TXPop. 1,307,930 | #54 | 50.7 | $70,518 | $1,472/mo | 577 |
| Mission, TXPop. 87,038 | #55 | 50.7 | $60,767 | $950/mo | 134 |
| Victoria, TXPop. 65,625 | #56 | 50.5 | $67,226 | $1,172/mo | 364 |
| Laredo, TXPop. 257,619 | #57 | 50.3 | $63,915 | $1,030/mo | 316 |
| Lubbock, TXPop. 264,814 | #58 | 50.2 | $60,895 | $1,182/mo | 699 |
| Waco, TXPop. 143,570 | #59 | 50.2 | $54,365 | $1,165/mo | 414 |
| San Antonio, TXPop. 1,479,835 | #60 | 49.8 | $65,056 | $1,324/mo | 532 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Victoria among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Victoria's score calculated?
Victoria scores 50.5 out of 100, #974 of 1,312 (grade C, 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 Victoria. Similar-size median 55.5.
48.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Victoria's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
70.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Victoria. Similar-size median 58.9.
39.4 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Victoria's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
44.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Victoria's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
80.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Victoria. Similar-size median 56.1.
35.7 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Victoria. Similar-size median 42.4.
44.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Victoria. Similar-size median 50.0.
43.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Victoria's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
39.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
46.6 - 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: Victoria'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 Victoria 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 Victoria
Is Victoria, TX a good place to live?
Victoria ranks #974 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #412 of 524 smaller cities and #56 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (89.8, #44 of 524) and affordable homes ($207,100, #74 of 524), and trails on high poverty (18.3%, #438 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Victoria?
Victoria's cost of living index is 89.8, 10% below the US level of 100 and #204 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,172/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $218,636, 27% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Victoria?
Victoria recorded 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2% below the US rate of 373 and 9% below Texas's 401. That ranks #665 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #296 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Victoria Police Department. Property crime runs 1,857 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Victoria?
The median household in Victoria earns $67,226, 12% below the US figure of $76,827 and 8% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.2%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Victoria?
Median rent in Victoria is $1,172/mo (Census), #410 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,193/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Victoria?
Zillow's typical home value in Victoria is $218,636, up 0.9% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $207,100.
How are the public schools in Victoria?
There is no city graduation rate for Victoria; its public schools have 14.8 students per teacher and spend $11,524 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Victoria?
The average commute is 20 minutes, #341 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 3.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Victoria?
Victoria averages 71°F over the year, 83.9°F in summer and 56.9°F in winter, with 39.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Victoria walkable?
Victoria scores 8.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #933 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 Victoria at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Victoria County's biggest natural hazard losses in cold wave, hurricane, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.22% of building value, higher than 79% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Victoria?
Victoria County's air had a median air quality index of 34, and 87% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Victoria?
Victoria has 65,625 residents. The median resident of Victoria is 35.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 20.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1160 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 57.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Victoria compare with the rest of Texas?
Victoria ranks #56 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 50.5 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 8% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 9% below the statewide rate. Homes are 27% below the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Victoria?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Victoria's population of 65,625 are Janesville, WI (#320 overall), Greenwood, IN (#378 overall), Dundalk, MD (#1187 overall), Malden, MA (#217 overall), and Lorain, OH (#1213 overall). Victoria is #974.