The Town FilesFalfurrias, Texas
City in Brooks County · population 4,609 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $79,900
- Household income
- $49,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 36.7
Falfurrias is a city of 4,609 people in Brooks County, Texas. The median home is worth $79,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Texas towns, hipper than 92% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 91% of Texas towns.
- #1 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #1 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #1 in The 16 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas With Mild Winters
- #6 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #9 in The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas
- #11 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Oldest Homes
How Falfurrias 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 Falfurrias is worth $79,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $49,167, which is more affordable than 91% of Texas towns. Median rent is $719 a month. 39.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Falfurrias | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $719 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $49,167 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 39.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Falfurrias
| People | Falfurrias | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 15.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Falfurrias
July highs average 97.9°F and January lows 43.4°F. About 27.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 160 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falfurrias since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 27, 2014 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 20, 1985.
Severe weather in Brooks County since 1996
Brooks County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| 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 |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Brooks County
Brooks County had 2,195 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,552 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Falfurrias itself the ACS puts it at 24.3%.
Public schools in Falfurrias
6 public schools with 1,358 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALFURRIAS H S | 9-12 | 385 | 16.0 |
| FALFURRIAS J H | 6-8 | 295 | 13.4 |
| FALFURRIAS EL | 3-5 | 232 | 16.6 |
| LASATER EL | PK-K | 171 | 17.1 |
| FALFURRIAS INNOVATION ACADEMY | 1-2 | 161 | 20.1 |
| LA GLORIA EL | PK-6 | 114 | 16.3 |
Towns near Falfurrias
- Kingsville, TX26.3 mi · 25,402 people · home $149,400
Falfurrias questions
Is Falfurrias, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Falfurrias scores better for retirees than 91% of Texas towns and quieter than 42%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.7).
How much does a house cost in Falfurrias?
The median owner-occupied home in Falfurrias is valued at $79,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,167, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $719 a month.
What is the weather like in Falfurrias?
July highs average 97.9°F and January lows 43.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Falfurrias get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falfurrias since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 27, 2014. 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)