The Town FilesKeller, Texas
City in Tarrant County · population 45,776 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $594,300
- Household income
- $174,950
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 45.1
Keller is a city of 45,776 people in Tarrant County, Texas. The median home is worth $594,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Texas towns, better for families than 92% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Texas towns.
How Keller 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 Keller is worth $594,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $174,950, which is more affordable than 32% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,144 a month. 83.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Keller | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $594,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,144 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $174,950 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Keller
| People | Keller | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.0% | — |
| Work from home | 25.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Keller
July highs average 96.9°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Keller since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1960 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 368 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on October 21, 1996.
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 Keller itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Keller
25 public schools with 20,849 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLER H S | 9-12 | 3,023 | 16.8 |
| CENTRAL H S | 9-12 | 2,542 | 15.1 |
| FOSSIL RIDGE H S | 9-12 | 2,241 | 14.5 |
| KELLER MIDDLE | 7-8 | 935 | 14.4 |
| INDIAN SPRINGS MIDDLE | 5-8 | 910 | 14.4 |
| BEAR CREEK INT | 5-6 | 907 | 17.1 |
| TRINITY SPRINGS MIDDLE | 7-8 | 906 | 14.9 |
| TRINITY MEADOWS INT | 5-6 | 865 | 15.2 |
| KAY GRANGER EL | PK-5 | 717 | 14.9 |
| FREEDOM EL | PK-4 | 655 | 14.6 |
| LONE STAR EL | PK-4 | 637 | 14.2 |
| CAPROCK EL | PK-4 | 611 | 13.0 |
Towns near Keller
- Watauga, TX4.5 mi · 23,650 people · home $250,500
- Southlake, TX4.6 mi · 31,265 people · home $1,014,500
- North Richland Hills, TX5.0 mi · 69,917 people · home $360,700
- Trophy Club, TX5.1 mi · 13,688 people · home $675,100
- Colleyville, TX5.2 mi · 26,057 people · home $784,900
- Roanoke, TX5.7 mi · 9,665 people · home $466,900
- Hurst, TX7.1 mi · 40,413 people · home $315,200
- Bedford, TX7.9 mi · 49,928 people · home $350,700
Keller questions
Is Keller, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Keller scores better for retirees than 68% of Texas towns and quieter than 26%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Keller?
The median owner-occupied home in Keller is valued at $594,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $174,950, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $2,144 a month.
What is the weather like in Keller?
July highs average 96.9°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Keller get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Keller since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1960. 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)