Living in Lackland AFB, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lackland AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Lackland AFB has 6,785 residents with a median age of 21.2. The median household income is $73,646 (6% lower than the Texas median), the median rent is $2,197/month.
Lackland AFB at a glance
- Population
- 6,785
- Median age
- 21.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $73,646State: $78,476
- Median rent
- $2,197/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.1%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Lackland AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Lackland AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lackland AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,197 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Lackland AFB median household income
The median household income in Lackland AFB is $73,646 and the income per person is $25,026. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lackland AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 324
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.90
Lackland AFB demographics
- Population
- 6,785
- Median age
- 21.2
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 58%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lackland AFB ›
Education in Lackland AFB
41.1% of adults 25 and older in Lackland AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lackland AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 39.5%
- Drive alone
- 15.1%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 37.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Lackland AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lackland AFB | 6,785 | $73,646 | — | $2,197 |
| Macdona | 349 | $83,500 | $175,000 | — |
| Leon Valley | 11,446 | $59,481 | $253,200 | $1,187 |
| San Antonio | 1,479,835 | $65,056 | $235,700 | $1,324 |
| Von Ormy | 1,142 | $38,869 | $80,000 | $1,153 |
| Balcones Heights | 2,715 | $29,375 | $199,500 | $952 |
| Olmos Park | 2,115 | $176,500 | $896,300 | $1,171 |
| Somerset | 2,005 | $77,917 | $200,400 | $1,189 |
| Alamo Heights | 7,492 | $183,088 | $779,400 | $1,727 |
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What is the median household income in Lackland AFB, TX?
The median household income in Lackland AFB is $73,646, 6% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Lackland AFB?
The median gross rent in Lackland AFB is $2,197 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Lackland AFB, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Lackland AFB?
The median age in Lackland AFB is 21.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lackland AFB?
The average commute to work in Lackland AFB is 11 minutes; 39.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lackland AFB?
The unemployment rate in Lackland AFB is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lackland AFB?
41.1% of adults in Lackland AFB 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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