Wichita Falls, TX

Wichita Falls TX scores 54/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 23% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 123 (100 = avg); violent crime index 113; property crime index 132. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Wichita Falls. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Wichita Falls is about $1,022/month (affordable). At $1,022/month for a typical unit, you need about $36,792+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $156,800.

Median household income is $60,177, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($60,177) clears the $36,792 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Wichita Falls and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Wichita Falls: (1) Renters who want $1,022/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $36,792) (2) Households earning $36,792+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,022/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Wichita Falls who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 54/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Wichita Falls does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $36,792 household income for $1,022/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Wichita Falls scores 54/100 on safety with $1,022/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.

Quick checklist before you sign in Wichita Falls, TX: confirm your income clears ~$36,792 for $1,022/month rent; check the safety score (54/100) against your risk tolerance; verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org; and price summer/winter utilities for this climate.