The Town FilesJoshua, Texas
City in Johnson County · population 7,891 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $338,100
- Household income
- $68,117
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 63
- Median age
- 36.7
Joshua is a city of 7,891 people in Johnson County, Texas. The median home is worth $338,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 70% of Texas towns.
How Joshua 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 Joshua is worth $338,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $68,117, which is more affordable than 6% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,361 a month. 62.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Joshua | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $338,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,361 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $68,117 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 62.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Joshua
| People | Joshua | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Joshua
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 33.5°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
63 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joshua since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 21 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 15, 2013 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 195 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 28, 2026.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 19 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 59,977 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,550 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Joshua itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Joshua
9 public schools with 5,216 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA H S | 9-12 | 1,287 | 12.7 |
| R C LOFLIN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 730 | 14.3 |
| A G ELDER EL | PK-5 | 670 | 16.3 |
| CADDO GROVE EL | PK-5 | 629 | 16.6 |
| PLEASANT VIEW EL | PK-5 | 512 | 14.6 |
| JOSHUA H S NINTH GRADE CAMPUS | 9-10 | 480 | 14.5 |
| PLUM CREEK EL | PK-5 | 444 | 14.3 |
| H D STAPLES EL | PK-5 | 431 | 14.9 |
| NEW HORIZON H S | 10-12 | 33 | 6.6 |
Towns near Joshua
- Burleson, TX5.2 mi · 47,641 people · home $308,200
- Keene, TX5.6 mi · 6,387 people · home $225,300
- Cleburne, TX7.4 mi · 31,352 people · home $221,100
- Crowley, TX8.2 mi · 18,070 people · home $269,100
- Alvarado, TX10.7 mi · 4,739 people · home $249,000
- Rendon, TX12.0 mi · 13,533 people · home $362,600
- The Homesteads, TX12.7 mi · 3,890 people · home $133,300
- Everman, TX13.1 mi · 6,154 people · home $177,700
Joshua questions
Is Joshua, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Joshua scores better for retirees than 50% of Texas towns and quieter than 36%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.7).
How much does a house cost in Joshua?
The median owner-occupied home in Joshua is valued at $338,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,117, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,361 a month.
What is the weather like in Joshua?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Joshua get tornadoes?
63 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joshua since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 15, 2013. 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)