The Town FilesNavasota, Texas
City in Grimes County · population 7,643 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $208,100
- Household income
- $51,276
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 32.3
Navasota is a city of 7,643 people in Grimes County, Texas. The median home is worth $208,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 88% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 73% of Texas towns, more walkable than 72% of Texas towns.
How Navasota 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 Navasota is worth $208,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $51,276, which is more affordable than 14% of Texas towns. Median rent is $860 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Navasota | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $860 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $51,276 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Navasota
| People | Navasota | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Navasota
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 38.3°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Navasota since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 26, 2016 about 6.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 19, 2015.
Severe weather in Grimes County since 1996
Grimes County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Grimes County
Grimes County had 7,978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,220 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Navasota itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Navasota
6 public schools with 3,030 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVASOTA H S | 9-12 | 933 | 13.7 |
| NAVASOTA J H | 6-8 | 636 | 12.7 |
| JOHN C WEBB EL | PK-5 | 606 | 16.4 |
| HIGH POINT EL | PK-5 | 493 | 15.4 |
| BRULE EL | PK-5 | 337 | 16.0 |
| W B BIZZELL ACADEMY | 9-12 | 25 | 8.3 |
Towns near Navasota
- College Station, TX18.4 mi · 120,511 people · home $346,700
- Hempstead, TX19.7 mi · 5,430 people · home $160,700
- Prairie View, TX22.1 mi · 8,184 people · home $167,600
- Waller, TX23.7 mi · 2,682 people · home $156,900
- Brenham, TX24.1 mi · 17,369 people · home $241,100
- Bryan, TX25.9 mi · 83,980 people · home $227,800
- Pinehurst, TX26.8 mi · 5,195 people · home $271,600
Navasota questions
Is Navasota, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Navasota scores better for retirees than 32% of Texas towns and quieter than 35%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Navasota?
The median owner-occupied home in Navasota is valued at $208,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,276, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $860 a month.
What is the weather like in Navasota?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 38.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Navasota get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Navasota since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 26, 2016. 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)