The Town FilesCaldwell, Texas
City in Burleson County · population 3,993 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $220,800
- Household income
- $61,266
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 34.0
Caldwell is a city of 3,993 people in Burleson County, Texas. The median home is worth $220,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 78% of Texas towns, easier by car than 77% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 76% of Texas towns.
How Caldwell ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Caldwell is worth $220,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $61,266, which is more affordable than 25% of Texas towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caldwell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $61,266 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Caldwell
| People | Caldwell | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Caldwell
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 125 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caldwell since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 10, 2000 about 7.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 18, 2018.
Severe weather in Burleson County since 1996
Burleson County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Burleson County
Burleson County had 4,681 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,094 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Caldwell itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Caldwell
4 public schools with 1,965 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALDWELL EL | PK-3 | 644 | 15.3 |
| CALDWELL H S | 9-12 | 592 | 12.3 |
| CALDWELL INT | 4-6 | 436 | 15.6 |
| CALDWELL J H | 7-8 | 293 | 11.7 |
Towns near Caldwell
- Rockdale, TX20.3 mi · 5,323 people · home $230,900
- Bryan, TX21.2 mi · 83,980 people · home $227,800
- College Station, TX24.3 mi · 120,511 people · home $346,700
- Hearne, TX24.8 mi · 4,544 people · home $83,200
- Giddings, TX27.5 mi · 4,969 people · home $252,300
- Cameron, TX28.2 mi · 5,306 people · home $125,000
Caldwell questions
Is Caldwell, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caldwell scores better for retirees than 62% of Texas towns and quieter than 27%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Caldwell?
The median owner-occupied home in Caldwell is valued at $220,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,266, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Caldwell?
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Caldwell get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caldwell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 10, 2000. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)