The Town FilesNew Boston, Texas
City in Bowie County · population 4,612 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $111,500
- Household income
- $63,937
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 37.9
New Boston is a city of 4,612 people in Bowie County, Texas. The median home is worth $111,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 80% of Texas towns, easier by car than 77% of Texas towns, quieter than 71% of Texas towns.
How New Boston 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 New Boston is worth $111,500, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $63,937, which is more affordable than 88% of Texas towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Boston | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $850 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $63,937 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Boston
| People | New Boston | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Boston
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Boston since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 12, 1971 about 2.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 14, 2003.
Severe weather in Bowie County since 1996
Bowie County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Bowie County
Bowie County had 42,229 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,061 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in New Boston itself the ACS puts it at 10.6%.
Public schools in New Boston
5 public schools with 1,354 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRESTVIEW EL | PK-5 | 547 | 10.7 |
| NEW BOSTON H S | 9-12 | 343 | 9.5 |
| NEW BOSTON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 252 | 10.5 |
| MALTA EL | PK-6 | 212 | 11.8 |
| NEW BOSTON DAEP | 2-12 | — | — |
Towns near New Boston
- Hooks, TX7.7 mi · 2,518 people · home $69,800
- Nash, TX16.4 mi · 3,814 people · home $156,200
- Wake Village, TX17.0 mi · 5,945 people · home $186,000
- Texarkana, TX19.3 mi · 36,193 people · home $171,500
- Ashdown, AR22.4 mi · 4,261 people · home $139,800
- Texarkana, AR25.0 mi · 29,387 people · home $170,200
- Atlanta, TX28.1 mi · 5,433 people · home $160,100
New Boston questions
Is New Boston, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Boston scores better for retirees than 58% of Texas towns and quieter than 71%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in New Boston?
The median owner-occupied home in New Boston is valued at $111,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,937, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in New Boston?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does New Boston get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Boston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 12, 1971. 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)