The Town FilesDe Leon, Texas
City in Comanche County · population 2,258 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $72,600
- Household income
- $46,771
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 37.4
De Leon is a city of 2,258 people in Comanche County, Texas. The median home is worth $72,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks hipper than 93% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 90% of Texas towns, more walkable than 85% of Texas towns.
How De Leon 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 De Leon is worth $72,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $46,771, which is more affordable than 91% of Texas towns. Median rent is $610 a month. 66.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | De Leon | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $610 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $46,771 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in De Leon
| People | De Leon | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in De Leon
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 31.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of De Leon since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 12, 1993 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 26, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 26, 2015.
Severe weather in Comanche County since 1996
Comanche County has been included in 20 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 25, 2019 | Flood | DR-4416: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Comanche County
Comanche County had 4,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,190 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in De Leon itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in De Leon
3 public schools with 664 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE LEON EL | PK-5 | 333 | 13.9 |
| DE LEON H S | 9-12 | 203 | 8.8 |
| PERKINS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 128 | 9.1 |
Towns near De Leon
- Gorman, TX10.7 mi · 976 people · home $75,300
- Dublin, TX11.6 mi · 3,359 people · home $149,300
- Comanche, TX15.1 mi · 4,211 people · home $125,700
- Stephenville, TX19.8 mi · 20,897 people · home $241,300
- Rising Star, TX25.3 mi · 756 people · home $39,500
- Eastland, TX26.0 mi · 3,609 people · home $174,900
- Ranger, TX26.1 mi · 2,300 people · home $66,000
De Leon questions
Is De Leon, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, De Leon scores better for retirees than 54% of Texas towns and quieter than 80%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in De Leon?
The median owner-occupied home in De Leon is valued at $72,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,771, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $610 a month.
What is the weather like in De Leon?
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does De Leon get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of De Leon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 12, 1993. 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)