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About
Life in Nacogdoches
Living in Nacogdoches means accepting that this is fundamentally a college town—Stephen F. Austin State University shapes the character, job market, and social rhythms here. That's not necessarily bad if you're comfortable with a younger demographic and campus-oriented culture, but it also means the local economy is heavily tied to student spending and university employment.
Nacogdoches at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
25.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
31.5%
Foreign-Born
6.6%
Broadband Internet
89.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Nacogdoches: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Nacogdoches, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (76.2%), and 13.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.0%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.7%
of households
Married Couples
33.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.18
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 31% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Nacogdoches
In Nacogdoches, rent runs 31% below the TX average, and home values are 34% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,696
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
38.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $223,274 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Nacogdoches
Unemployment in Nacogdoches is 0.5 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Nacogdoches Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.7 min avg
How Nacogdoches residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Nacogdoches, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 54 mi
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
- 119 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M 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 10% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Nacogdoches runs 10% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
295.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,673.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Nacogdoches Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nacogdoches County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nacogdoches County, which includes Nacogdoches, the most common type is heat, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Heat | None reported |
| 2024 | 28 | Heat | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 26 | Heat | $750,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Heat | $3.8M |
| 2020 | 20 | Heat | $75,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Heat | $305,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,000 |
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.
27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nacogdoches County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate92°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Nacogdoches has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
98
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
41
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.46" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 4.21" |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 4.47" |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 4.01" |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.53" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 4.09" |
| Jul | 93°F | 74°F | 2.88" |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 3.66" |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 4.07" |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 4.34" |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 4.44" |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 4.78" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
14.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.5 / 5
Nacogdoches Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
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.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Nacogdoches
Stephen F Austin State University
Public · 4-year · 8,728 students · in-state tuition $11,228 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,376 (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: Big Thicket National Preserve, 81 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (81 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
81 mi awayCane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Nacogdoches
Judy B Mcdonald Public Library
1112 North St, Nacogdoches
Cities Near Nacogdoches
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Nacogdoches?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Nacogdoches FAQ
Is Nacogdoches, Texas affordable?⌄
Nacogdoches's median rent is $964/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $39,281/year. Median home value is $186,000.
Is Nacogdoches, Texas safe?⌄
Nacogdoches's violent crime rate was 296 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1674 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Nacogdoches, Texas?⌄
Nacogdoches has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Nacogdoches, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Nacogdoches is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $964/month and median household income is $39,281/year. The median home value is $186,000. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Nacogdoches, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Nacogdoches is 16 minutes, which is shorter than 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