AubreyTex2, 2013
Aubrey’s story
159 years in pictures
Census counts: 439 in 1930, 5,006 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
- 1867Aubrey is founded
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
9,066
2025 Census estimate · +84.5% since 2020
Typical home
$338K
−7.1% in a year
Household income
$102K
median
Median age
33.3
years
Jobs based here
1,120
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#288 of 640 in TX
Is Aubrey a good place to live?
Aubrey grades C overall, 288th of 640 graded towns in Texas, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $102K. On the other side, the typical home is worth about $338K, 3.7 years of the Dallas metro’s $90K median household income. Aubrey’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, where Texas’ towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 77% of U.S. towns.
A growing town
Aubrey has grown 256% since 2010
2,595 counted in 2010 and 5,006 in 2020; an estimated 9,066 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 84.5% since 2020, after 92.9% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Aubrey grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Aubrey is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 7.2% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthBaylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital 6.5 miles awayB+Open →SafetyCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; tornadoes tops the listBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0% conserved landC−Open →History2 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life1.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Aubrey: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Aubrey, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Aubrey water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet12 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown’s haulerRepublic Services picks up at the curb for every homeTown site
SchoolsAubrey Independent School DistrictDenton Independent School District2 districts serve Aubrey; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDenton County Early Voting ClerkDenton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code7622776227 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Aubrey.
Aubrey has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns and has home values still below their peak, but it has little public open land.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Aubrey
Aubrey has 1,120 jobs for its 4,089 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 33.9 minutes, against 26.7 across Texas.
Most working residents leave Aubrey for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Aubrey grew to 1,120 in 2023, 447 more than in 2013. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Aubrey.
2%work in town
| Aubrey | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Aubrey2%
Dallas12%
Denton10%
Plano10%
Frisco7%
21 mi
median commute distance
1,120
jobs based in Aubrey
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 23% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB
On state tests, Aubrey’s schools beat 58% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Aubrey ISD. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is Aubrey H S, with 1,135 students.
58%of TX districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrie McNabb MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 978 | B+ |
| Aubrey H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,135 | A− |
| HL BrockettTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 548 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthB+
Aubrey is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Its widest gap with Texas is no health insurance: 11.7% of those 18–64 have no health insurance, against 19.1% statewide.
Aubrey beats the Texas average on 16 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of Aubrey adults binge drink.
73%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Aubrey | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
16 better14 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Aubrey | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 69.9% | 74.1% |
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital
6.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
78th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Tornadoes leads a low hazard risk in Aubrey
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHail
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyC
More crime per resident in Aubrey than in 69% of U.S. towns
The property crime rate in Aubrey is 16.8 per 1,000 residents.
31%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Aubrey | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 16.8 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Aubrey3.1
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Aubrey16.8
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
31st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
36th
percentile among TX towns
31
violent crimes reported in 2025
169
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
More young adults than Texas overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 33% of residents (24% statewide). Aubrey has grown 84% since 2020, to 9,066 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 37% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Texas.
33.3median age · TX 35.6
| Aubrey | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 9.5% | 14% | 18% |
| Median age | 33.3 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 23% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 26% | 22% |
AubreyTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
27%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school23%
Some college26%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s29%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 84% are women (TX 49%).
| Aubrey | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.4% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 26.6% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.1% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.1% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 1.8% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.1% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.7% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.9% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Aubrey
July afternoons average 95°, hotter than in 96% of U.S. towns; January nights average 34.3°. The Gainesville 5 Ene weather station, 24 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 242 days: longer than most of the country, but shorter than 77% of Texas places with climate records.
Aubrey has mild winters and hot summers. Aubrey’s July high is 95°F. About 3 inches of snow falls in a winter.
3″snow a winter
| Aubrey | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 95°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 34°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–57°
Spring54–75°
Summer73–94°
Fall55–77°
Nov 16
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Aubrey earns a D
The typical value, about $338K, is 16% below its August 2022 peak. The median property tax bill is $6,446, against $4,232 across Texas, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
Typical home values fell 7.1% in the year to September 2026.
$338KZillow home value
| Aubrey | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,882 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Aubrey$338K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
109
days on market
96.1%
sale-to-list price
−7.1%
value change, 1 year
18
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC−
0.1% of Aubrey is conserved land
Just 3 of its 2,705 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Aubrey itself; its outdoors grade is C−.
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 3 of 2,705 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Aubrey City Park | — | 2 |
| 2. Leslie Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 84 attractions →AT&T Stadium and 56 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Aubrey. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaCotton Bowl
12 mi Theme parkUniversal Kids Resort
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaTexas Stadium
14 mi Stadium & arenaToyota StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Universal Kids Resort: CANthony0125, CC0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toyota Stadium: Flavius Constantine, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Aubrey
20pages on Aubrey
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 58% of TX districts · 3 schoolsSafetyC3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than TX on 16 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$338K typical home · down 7.1% in a yearWork & commuteA$102K median household income · 1,120 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Aubrey
Texas Woman's UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Denton10.3 mi$8,640 in-state tuitionUniversity of North TexasUniversity or college · Public · Denton11.9 mi$11,309 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Aubrey residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Aubrey for work
Where Aubrey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,120jobs based in Aubrey
2%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Aubrey
City in Texas, United States
Aubrey is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. Its population was 5,006 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 689 ft
- ZIP code
- 76227
- Area code
- 940
Aubrey’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Aubrey.
Little ElmKrugervillePilot PointAubrey
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey | #288 | C | D | C | B | B+ |
| Little Elm | #206 | B− | D | B+ | B− | B+ |
| Krugerville | — | — | C− | — | B+ | B+ |
| Pilot Point | #99 | B+ | C+ | B+ | B− | B+ |
Krugerville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Krugerville reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Aubrey with a neighbor →
Questions about Aubrey
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Aubrey, TX a good place to live?
Aubrey grades C overall, better than 33% of U.S. towns and #288 of 640 in Texas. It grades B+ for health, C for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Aubrey, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
What is Aubrey, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Louise Tobin and Earnest Brown IV.