Cat-tails, 2009
Crowley’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 583 in 1960, 18,070 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2009 and 4 maps from 1955 on.
- 1882Crowley is settled
CrowleyTX
A town of 20,954, settled in 1882.
Population
20,954
2025 Census estimate · +16% since 2020
Typical home
$311K
−2.5% in a year
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
5,228
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#329 of 640 in TX
Is Crowley a good place to live?
Crowley grades C overall, 329th of 640 graded towns in Texas, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $95K. On the other side, its schools rank behind 76% of the state's. Crowley’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both the Texas town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Bicentennial Park, at 87 acres with 1.3 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
A growing town
Crowley has grown 63% since 2010
12,838 counted in 2010 and 18,070 in 2020; an estimated 20,954 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 16% since 2020, after 40.8% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Crowley grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Crowley is from typical.
Jobs & income5,228 jobs based hereAOpen →SchoolsC−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.8 of 20; 2.8% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SafetyC+Open →HealthBaylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital 2.2 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsBOpen →History4 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life2.1 library visits per resident; 5.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 96° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market69 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.8–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 84 attractions →AT&T Stadium and 72 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Crowley. Close and well known come first.
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaCotton Bowl
21 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Texas
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaTexas Stadium
20 mi Stadium & arenaChoctaw 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 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Six Flags Over Texas: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Crowley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Crowley, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Crowley water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Crowley’s trash rules yet
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 hereTarrant County Early Voting ClerkTarrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7603676036 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 Crowley.
Crowley has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, has home values still below their peak and has seen reported crime fall by about half.
#41for trails in TX
2%
conserved · 97 of 4,853 acres
10 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bicentennial Park | 1.3 mi | 87 |
| 2. Deer Creek Park | — | 26 |
| 3. Harry S. Teeter Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC−
Crowley earns a C− for schools
Its public schools are run by Crowley ISD. Two of its 8 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Crowley H S, with 2,433 students.
24%of TX districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Allie MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,008 | C− |
| Crowley H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,433 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most of Crowley’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 3,874 in 2013 to 5,228.
Most working residents leave Crowley for work: only 4% work in town. At 34 minutes, Crowley’s average trip to work is above both Texas’ towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 5.1% of Crowley residents live below the poverty line.
4%work in town
| Crowley | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 14% | 9.6% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Crowley4%
Fort Worth34%
Dallas9%
Arlington8%
Burleson5%
17 mi
median commute distance
5,228
jobs based in Crowley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 32% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Crowley
The Burleson weather station, 5 miles away, records that about 98 days a year reach 90°, more than in 95% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 95.4°, hotter than in 97% of U.S. towns; January nights average 35.6°.
Crowley has mild winters and hot summers. Crowley’s July high is 95°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| Crowley | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 95°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 36°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring55–76°
Summer73–94°
Fall56–78°
Nov 14
typical first frost
Mar 21
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyC+
Crowley sees more crime per resident than 63% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 495 to 274 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
37%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Crowley1.9
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Crowley11.1
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
37th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
45th
percentile among TX towns
40
violent crimes reported in 2025
234
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthB
Residents of Crowley are healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Crowley beats the Texas average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 72% of adults had a checkup this year in Crowley.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Crowley | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 74% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Texas
5 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Crowley | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 15.3% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.4% | 12.7% |
| More adults with depression | 24.2% | 21.2% |
Baylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital
2.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
68th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in Crowley, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Crowley.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
paid flood claims since 1981
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Texas’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Texas average. Crowley has grown 16% since 2020, to 20,954 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Texas.
35.8median age · TX 35.6
| Crowley | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% | 26% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 23% | 29% |
CrowleyTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school33%
Some college22%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 37.0, men 33.9.
| Crowley | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.3% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.6% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.8% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.8% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.7% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.2% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.8% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.6% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.1% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.8% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade C
Homes in Crowley are worth about $311K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical value, about $311K, is 12% below its August 2022 peak.
The typical Crowley home is worth about $311,000, down 2.5% in a year, 5% above the Texas typical home. The median rent in Crowley is $1,725 a month.
$311KZillow home value
| Crowley | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,725 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Crowley$311K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
69
days on market
99.3%
sale-to-list price
−2.5%
value change, 1 year
42
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Crowley
20pages on Crowley
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 76% of TX districts · 8 schoolsSafetyC+1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than TX on 5 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC$311K typical home · down 2.5% in a yearWork & commuteA$95K median household income · 5,228 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 40% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Crowley
The Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fort Worth7.3 mi$11,934 tuitionUniversity of North Texas Health Science CenterUniversity or college · Public · Fort Worth12 miTarrant County College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Fort Worth12.6 mi$1,863 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Crowley residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
Get outside
10 miles of trails in Crowley
2% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
3
Harry S. Teeter Park9 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Famous people from Crowley
4 notable people were born in Crowley.
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About Crowley
Multi-county city in Texas, United States
Crowley is a city located mainly in Tarrant County in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 18,070 at the 2020 census, up 40.8% from the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1951
- Area
- 7.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 778 ft
- ZIP code
- 76036
- Area code
- 817
Crowley’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Crowley.
BurlesonFort WorthCrowley
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | #329 | C | C | C+ | C− | B |
| Burleson | #150 | B | C− | B− | B+ | B+ |
| Fort Worth | #554 | D | C− | D | D | C+ |
Questions about Crowley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Crowley, TX a good place to live?
Crowley grades C overall, better than 26% of U.S. towns and #329 of 640 in Texas. It grades B for health, C+ for safety and C− for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Crowley, TX expensive?
That is 3.4 years of the area's median household income ($90,275 across the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Crowley, TX known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Bryan Bertino and Chelsea Surpris.