The Town FilesVictoria, Texas
City in Victoria County · population 65,534 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,100
- Household income
- $67,226
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 35.1
Victoria is a city of 65,534 people in Victoria County, Texas. The median home is worth $207,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 94% of Texas towns, more walkable than 93% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 92% of Texas towns.
How Victoria 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 Victoria is worth $207,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $67,226, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,172 a month. 57.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Victoria | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,172 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $67,226 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 57.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Victoria
| People | Victoria | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Victoria
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 41.6°F. About 39.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victoria since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 5, 1968 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 1, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 20, 1996.
Severe weather in Victoria County since 1996
Victoria County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Victoria County
Victoria County had 37,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,837 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Victoria itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Victoria
26 public schools with 13,164 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA EAST H S | 9-12 | 1,847 | 14.7 |
| VICTORIA WEST H S | 9-12 | 1,740 | 14.0 |
| HAROLD CADE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 736 | 16.4 |
| HOWELL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 725 | 13.9 |
| STEM MIDDLE | 6-8 | 643 | 12.9 |
| PATTI WELDER MIDDLE | 6-8 | 576 | 12.3 |
| CRAIN EL | PK-5 | 572 | 17.3 |
| MARTIN DE LEON EL | PK-5 | 516 | 15.6 |
| VICKERS EL | PK-5 | 511 | 16.0 |
| C O CHANDLER EL | PK-5 | 474 | 14.8 |
| DUDLEY EL | PK-5 | 465 | 14.5 |
| ELLA SCHORLEMMER EL | PK-5 | 461 | 15.9 |
Towns near Victoria
- Inez, TX12.3 mi · 2,641 people · home $236,500
- Edna, TX22.8 mi · 5,987 people · home $117,800
- Port Lavaca, TX26.1 mi · 11,557 people · home $128,200
- Cuero, TX26.3 mi · 8,128 people · home $176,900
Victoria questions
Is Victoria, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Victoria scores better for retirees than 23% of Texas towns and quieter than 11%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Victoria?
The median owner-occupied home in Victoria is valued at $207,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,226, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,172 a month.
What is the weather like in Victoria?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Victoria get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Victoria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 5, 1968. 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)