The Town FilesGrand Saline, Texas
City in Van Zandt County · population 3,107 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,600
- Household income
- $50,028
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 46.1
Grand Saline is a city of 3,107 people in Van Zandt County, Texas. The median home is worth $119,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 86% of Texas towns, more walkable than 77% of Texas towns.
How Grand Saline 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 Grand Saline is worth $119,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $50,028, which is more affordable than 69% of Texas towns. Median rent is $925 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grand Saline | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $925 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $50,028 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Grand Saline
| People | Grand Saline | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Grand Saline
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 46.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grand Saline since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 29, 2017 about 4.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 69 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on November 25, 1988.
Severe weather in Van Zandt County since 1996
Van Zandt County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County had 12,815 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,624 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Grand Saline itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Grand Saline
5 public schools with 1,176 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND SALINE H S | 9-12 | 337 | 12.0 |
| GRAND SALINE EL | PK-2 | 289 | 12.0 |
| GRAND SALINE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 287 | 12.5 |
| GRAND SALINE INT | 3-5 | 254 | 15.9 |
| VAN ZANDT CO YOUTH MULTI-SERVICE CTR | 7-12 | 9 | — |
Towns near Grand Saline
- Van, TX11.5 mi · 2,664 people · home $169,900
- Canton, TX12.3 mi · 4,229 people · home $219,900
- Mineola, TX13.6 mi · 4,823 people · home $215,700
- Wills Point, TX17.2 mi · 3,747 people · home $189,700
- Hideaway, TX19.5 mi · 3,201 people · home $335,100
- Lindale, TX21.8 mi · 6,059 people · home $272,800
- Chandler, TX29.2 mi · 3,275 people · home $246,300
- Holly Lake Ranch, TX29.9 mi · 2,951 people · home $260,200
Grand Saline questions
Is Grand Saline, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grand Saline scores better for retirees than 60% of Texas towns and quieter than 42%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Grand Saline?
The median owner-occupied home in Grand Saline is valued at $119,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,028, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $925 a month.
What is the weather like in Grand Saline?
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Grand Saline get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grand Saline since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 29, 2017. 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)