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Ennis.
About
Life in Ennis
If you're considering a move here, know that Ennis offers the practical appeal of a smaller Texas city with serious DFW metro proximity—you're just 35 minutes north of Dallas on I-45, which matters if you need urban job access or want weekend city options without actually living in the sprawl. The job market is stable with unemployment at 3.7%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes, though many people do head north to Dallas for employment rather than working locally. Culturally, Ennis has real character rooted in its Czech Texan heritage; the National Polka Festival every Memorial Day weekend isn't just a tourist thing—it's woven into how locals actually spend their time, along with the Bluebonnet Trails Festival in spring and consistent community events throughout the year that give the place a genuine small-town feel without feeling isolated.
Ennis at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
88.6%
of households
Population Growth
+27.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ennis: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ennis, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (90.7%), and 32.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.8%
of households
Married Couples
49.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
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 about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Ennis
In Ennis, home values are 8% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,061
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $260,853 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Ennis and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ellis County, which includes Ennis, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Ennis: Ellis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ellis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Ennis Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute27.6 min avg
How Ennis residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ennis, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 38 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 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 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ennis runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
775.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ennis Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ellis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ellis County, which includes Ennis, the most common type is heat, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Hail | $214,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Heat | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Excessive Heat | $347,000 |
| 2022 | 28 | Drought | $740,500 |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $22.3M |
| 2020 | 13 | Heat | None reported |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.1M |
| 2018 | 5 | Drought | $25,000 |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ellis County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ellis County, which includes Ennis, is typically good — 323 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
323
per year
Moderate Days
39
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Ellis County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ennis has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Hot Days/Year
103
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
39
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 3.03" |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.48" |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 3.68" |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 3.57" |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 1.86" |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.75" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.41" |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 4.66" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 3.06" |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 3.40" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ennis
Ennis has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
17.2%
of residents
Ennis Regional Medical Center
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.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ennis
Ennis's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ennis (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,479 students · in-state tuition $26,324 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ennis
Ennis has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ennis
Ennis Public Library
115 W Brown St, Ennis
Cities Near Ennis
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ennis?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ennis FAQ
Is Ennis, Texas affordable?⌄
Ennis's median rent is $1,362/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,074/year. Median home value is $260,100.
Is Ennis, Texas safe?⌄
Ennis's violent crime rate was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 776 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ennis, Texas?⌄
Ellis County, which includes Ennis, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ennis, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Ennis is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,362/month and median household income is $75,074/year. The median home value is $260,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ennis, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Ennis is 28 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