Living in El Lago, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Lago · Census data 2020–2024
El Lago has 2,997 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $95,625 (22% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $320,900, the median rent is $1,374/month.
El Lago at a glance
- Population
- 2,997
- Median age
- 43.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $95,625State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $320,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,374/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is El Lago a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in El Lago
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Lago the median home value is $320,900, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,374 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,004 a month in housing costs.
El Lago median household income
The median household income in El Lago is $95,625 and the income per person is $51,033. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in El Lago: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,268
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.40
El Lago demographics
- Population
- 2,997
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 1,246
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Lago ›
Education in El Lago
51.9% of adults 25 and older in El Lago have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in El Lago
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
El Lago vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Lago | 2,997 | $95,625 | $320,900 | $1,374 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,721 | $165,875 | $388,900 | — |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | $111,818 | $463,400 | $1,808 |
| Kemah | 2,168 | $85,357 | $281,100 | $1,775 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,230 | $71,696 | $374,600 | $1,331 |
| Seabrook | 13,768 | $102,726 | $350,000 | $1,476 |
| Shoreacres | 1,580 | $130,815 | $287,100 | $1,176 |
| Webster | 12,366 | $61,264 | $281,400 | $1,393 |
| Bacliff | 9,541 | $51,458 | $201,500 | $1,498 |
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What is the median household income in El Lago, TX?
The median household income in El Lago is $95,625, 22% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in El Lago?
The median home value in El Lago is $320,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in El Lago?
The median gross rent in El Lago is $1,374 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is El Lago, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in El Lago?
The median age in El Lago is 43.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in El Lago?
The average commute to work in El Lago is 31 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in El Lago?
The unemployment rate in El Lago is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is El Lago?
51.9% of adults in El Lago have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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