The Town FilesCrowley, Texas
City in Tarrant County · population 18,070 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $269,100
- Household income
- $95,030
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 35.8
Crowley is a city of 18,070 people in Tarrant County, Texas. The median home is worth $269,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of Texas towns, more walkable than 84% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 84% of Texas towns.
How Crowley 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 Crowley is worth $269,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $95,030, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,725 a month. 73.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crowley | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,725 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $95,030 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 73.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Crowley
| People | Crowley | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Crowley
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 33.5°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crowley since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 26, 1961 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 220 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Tarrant County since 1996
Tarrant County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Tarrant County
Tarrant County had 1,010,352 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Crowley itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Crowley
8 public schools with 6,587 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROWLEY H S | 9-12 | 2,492 | 14.3 |
| RICHARD ALLIE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,034 | 14.0 |
| SUMMER CREEK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 928 | 13.3 |
| DEER CREEK EL | PK-5 | 753 | 14.8 |
| H F STEVENS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 702 | 10.6 |
| BESS RACE EL | PK-5 | 672 | 14.6 |
| TARRANT CO J J A E P | 10-12 | 6 | — |
| CROWLEY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | 1-12 | — | — |
Towns near Crowley
- Burleson, TX4.8 mi · 47,641 people · home $308,200
- Edgecliff Village, TX5.6 mi · 3,788 people · home $280,000
- Everman, TX5.7 mi · 6,154 people · home $177,700
- Rendon, TX7.2 mi · 13,533 people · home $362,600
- Forest Hill, TX8.0 mi · 13,955 people · home $187,400
- Joshua, TX8.2 mi · 7,891 people · home $338,100
- Benbrook, TX9.3 mi · 24,520 people · home $296,400
- Kennedale, TX9.5 mi · 8,517 people · home $380,100
Crowley questions
Is Crowley, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crowley scores better for retirees than 11% of Texas towns and quieter than 10%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Crowley?
The median owner-occupied home in Crowley is valued at $269,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,030, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,725 a month.
What is the weather like in Crowley?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Crowley get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crowley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 26, 1961. 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)