The Town FilesNatalia, Texas
City in Medina County · population 1,202 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,700
- Household income
- $45,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.3
Natalia is a city of 1,202 people in Medina County, Texas. The median home is worth $141,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Texas towns.
How Natalia 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 Natalia is worth $141,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $45,750, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $810 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Natalia | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $810 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $45,750 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Natalia
| People | Natalia | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 20.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 50.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Natalia
July highs average 96.0°F and January lows 41.9°F. About 29.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 17 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Natalia since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 19, 2012 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 19, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 17, 2016.
Severe weather in Medina County since 1996
Medina County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: 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 |
Jobs and pay in Medina County
Medina County had 10,860 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,233 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Natalia itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Natalia
4 public schools with 1,267 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIA EL | 2-5 | 371 | 14.8 |
| NATALIA H S | 9-12 | 346 | 11.2 |
| NATALIA EARLY CHILD CTR | PK-1 | 290 | 19.3 |
| NATALIA J H | 6-8 | 260 | 12.4 |
Towns near Natalia
- Devine, TX4.2 mi · 4,324 people · home $167,900
- Lytle, TX4.8 mi · 2,914 people · home $187,500
- LaCoste, TX9.0 mi · 1,077 people · home $101,000
- Somerset, TX12.1 mi · 1,756 people · home $200,400
- Castroville, TX12.2 mi · 2,954 people · home $300,000
- Moore, TX12.8 mi · 610 people · home —
- Von Ormy, TX13.3 mi · 1,174 people · home $80,000
- Poteet, TX19.8 mi · 2,795 people · home $119,200
Natalia questions
Is Natalia, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Natalia scores better for retirees than 27% of Texas towns and quieter than 69%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Natalia?
The median owner-occupied home in Natalia is valued at $141,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,750, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $810 a month.
What is the weather like in Natalia?
July highs average 96.0°F and January lows 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Natalia get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Natalia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 19, 2012. 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)