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Keller.
About
Life in Keller
Keller is a solidly upper-middle-class suburb that appeals most to families with school-age children and established professionals. The median household income of $174,950 is significantly above national averages, and most residents are homeowners—the homeowner vacancy rate is under 1%, suggesting a stable, long-term community. That said, median home values around $594,300 mean you're paying premium prices for the area, and median rent at $2,144 monthly reflects the same affluence.
Keller at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Foreign-Born
11.0%
Broadband Internet
98.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Keller: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Keller, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.8%), and 6.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.6%
of households
Married Couples
71.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
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 53% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Keller
In Keller, rent runs 53% above the TX average, and home values are 109% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,614
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $648,337 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Keller and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Keller 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 Keller 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
Commute27.4 min avg
How Keller residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Keller, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 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 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Keller runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
74.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
533.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Keller Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tarrant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tarrant County, which includes Keller, the most common type is hail, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Hail | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 39 | Hail | $4.7M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 39 | Drought | $497,500 |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $829.4M |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | $497,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $181,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Keller is about 2% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality56 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tarrant County, which includes Keller, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
56
Good Days
116
per year
Moderate Days
219
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Keller is about 2% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Keller has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
108
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
45
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
70
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 1.94" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 2.87" |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 3.98" |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.10" |
| Jun | 93°F | 73°F | 4.05" |
| Jul | 97°F | 76°F | 2.42" |
| Aug | 97°F | 76°F | 2.80" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.17" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.06" |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 2.51" |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 2.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Keller
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Keller's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Trophy Club
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Fort Worth
Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Southlake
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.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Keller
Keller's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 60.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Keller (within 15 miles)
Tarrant County College District
13.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 42,300 students · in-state tuition $1,998 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,883 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,741 students · in-state tuition $40,844 · 42% graduate · median earnings $56,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
12.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,640 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,558 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,780 · 23% graduate · median earnings $47,308 (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, 92 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Keller
Keller has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (92 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Keller
Keller Public Library
640 Johnson Rd, Keller
Cities Near Keller
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Keller?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Keller FAQ
Is Keller, Texas affordable?⌄
Keller's median rent is $2,144/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $174,950/year. Median home value is $594,300.
Is Keller, Texas safe?⌄
Keller's violent crime rate was 75 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 533 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Keller, Texas?⌄
Keller 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 Keller, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Keller is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,144/month and median household income is $174,950/year. The median home value is $594,300. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Keller, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Keller is 27 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