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Cleburne.
About
Life in Cleburne
If you're considering Cleburne, you're looking at a solid working-class community that benefits from proximity to DFW jobs without the density or cost of living in Fort Worth or Dallas proper. The median home price around $221,000 and household income near $71,000 are reasonable for the region, though you'll want to factor in that commutes to major employment centers average 26.6 minutes—manageable but not insignificant if you're working in the metro area. The job market here is diverse: major employers include Amazon and Walmart distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and government/school district positions, so you're not dependent on a single industry.
Cleburne at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
+27.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cleburne: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cleburne, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.9%), and 22.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.6%
of households
Married Couples
55.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Cleburne
In Cleburne, rent runs 6% below the TX average, and home values are 22% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,162
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $267,726 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Cleburne
Unemployment in Cleburne is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cleburne Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.4 min avg
How Cleburne residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cleburne, most residents drive alone to work (88%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 43 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cleburne runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
172.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
877.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cleburne Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Johnson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Johnson County, which includes Cleburne, the most common type is hail, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Hail | $130,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Heat | $852,000 |
| 2023 | 30 | Hail | $1.5M |
| 2022 | 32 | Drought | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 14 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 15 | Heat | $90,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Heat | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Hail | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Johnson County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Johnson County, which includes Cleburne, is typically good — 300 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
300
per year
Moderate Days
50
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Johnson County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cleburne has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
41
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
70
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 33°F | 2.61" |
| Feb | 61°F | 37°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 3.47" |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 3.08" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 3.90" |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.11" |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 2.83" |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.02" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.43" |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cleburne
Cleburne has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
19.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cleburne
Cleburne's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 54 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cleburne
Cleburne has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (54 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
54 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cleburne
Cleburne Public Library
302 W Henderson St, Cleburne
Cities Near Cleburne
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cleburne?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cleburne FAQ
Is Cleburne, Texas affordable?⌄
Cleburne's median rent is $1,322/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $70,656/year. Median home value is $221,100.
Is Cleburne, Texas safe?⌄
Cleburne's violent crime rate was 173 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 877 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cleburne, Texas?⌄
Cleburne has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cleburne, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Cleburne is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,322/month and median household income is $70,656/year. The median home value is $221,100. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cleburne, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Cleburne is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from