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Living in
Victoria.
About
Life in Victoria
Living in Victoria means dealing with genuine heat and humidity from June through August, when temperatures regularly hit the low triple digits—this isn't a place where you escape Texas summer weather. The flip side is mild winters with snow almost never arriving, though when it does (roughly once every 11 years), it tends to be memorable. The bigger weather consideration is tropical systems and flooding; the area sits in hurricane territory and has taken direct hits, most recently Hurricane Claudette in 2003, so homeowner's insurance and storm preparedness are real parts of life here.
Victoria at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
82.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Victoria: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Victoria, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (71.4%), and 24.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.4%
of households
Married Couples
43.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
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 16% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Victoria
In Victoria, rent runs 16% below the TX average, and home values are 27% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,144
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $214,046 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Victoria
Unemployment in Victoria is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Victoria Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20 min avg
How Victoria residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Victoria, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Victoria Regional Airport (VCT)
Regional airport · few flights14k passengers boarded in 2025
- 102 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 104 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M 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 11% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Victoria runs 11% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
364.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,856.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Victoria Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Victoria County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Victoria County, which includes Victoria, the most common type is drought, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Drought | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 28 | Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Drought | $28,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Drought | $5.3M |
| 2020 | 13 | Drought | $225,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Drought | None reported |
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.
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Victoria County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Victoria County, which includes Victoria, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Victoria County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Victoria has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
14
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
100
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 42°F | 3.00" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 2.17" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 2.32" |
| Apr | 79°F | 59°F | 3.40" |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 5.12" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 3.45" |
| Jul | 93°F | 75°F | 3.69" |
| Aug | 94°F | 75°F | 3.21" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 3.81" |
| Oct | 84°F | 61°F | 3.76" |
| Nov | 73°F | 52°F | 2.81" |
| Dec | 67°F | 45°F | 2.61" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Victoria
Victoria has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
17.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.5 / 5
Citizens Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
De Tar Hospital Navarro
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: De Tar Hospital Navarro · 506 E San Antonio St
- Hospital campus: PAM Specialty Hospital of Victoria North · 101 Medical Dr, Victoria
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Victoria
Victoria's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
10
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Victoria
Public · 4-year · 2,513 students · in-state tuition $7,149 · 51% graduate · median earnings $55,871 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,351 students · in-state tuition $2,976 · 29% graduate · median earnings $43,404 (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: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 90 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Victoria
Victoria has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (90 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
90 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Victoria
Victoria Public Library
302 N Main St, Victoria
Cities Near Victoria
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Victoria?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Victoria FAQ
Is Victoria, Texas affordable?⌄
Victoria's median rent is $1,172/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,226/year. Median home value is $207,100.
Is Victoria, Texas safe?⌄
Victoria's violent crime rate was 364 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1857 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Victoria, Texas?⌄
Victoria has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Victoria, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Victoria is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,172/month and median household income is $67,226/year. The median home value is $207,100. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Victoria, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Victoria is 20 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