Living in Lacy-Lakeview, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lacy-Lakeview · Census data 2020–2024
Lacy-Lakeview has 7,274 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $56,924 (27% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $160,600, the median rent is $917/month.
Lacy-Lakeview at a glance
- Population
- 7,274
- Median age
- 32.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,924State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $160,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lacy-Lakeview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Lacy-Lakeview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lacy-Lakeview the median home value is $160,600, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,347 a month in housing costs.
Lacy-Lakeview median household income
The median household income in Lacy-Lakeview is $56,924 and the income per person is $27,516. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lacy-Lakeview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,015
- Owner-occupied
- 44.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.8%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.71
Lacy-Lakeview demographics
- Population
- 7,274
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 2,681
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lacy-Lakeview ›
Education in Lacy-Lakeview
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Lacy-Lakeview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lacy-Lakeview
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Lacy-Lakeview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacy-Lakeview | 7,274 | $56,924 | $160,600 | $917 |
| Bellmead | 10,566 | $52,075 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
| Ross | 202 | $61,625 | — | — |
| Waco | 143,570 | $54,365 | $221,700 | $1,165 |
| Beverly Hills | 1,590 | $47,313 | $156,700 | $942 |
| Leroy | 458 | $82,708 | $193,800 | $735 |
| Gholson | 1,112 | $77,500 | $148,800 | $862 |
| Hallsburg | 400 | $58,125 | $200,000 | $828 |
| Woodway | 9,570 | $115,108 | $370,500 | $1,653 |
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What is the median household income in Lacy-Lakeview, TX?
The median household income in Lacy-Lakeview is $56,924, 27% lower 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 Lacy-Lakeview?
The median home value in Lacy-Lakeview is $160,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lacy-Lakeview?
The median gross rent in Lacy-Lakeview is $917 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Lacy-Lakeview, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Lacy-Lakeview?
The median age in Lacy-Lakeview is 32.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lacy-Lakeview?
The average commute to work in Lacy-Lakeview is 28 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lacy-Lakeview?
The unemployment rate in Lacy-Lakeview is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lacy-Lakeview?
12.6% of adults in Lacy-Lakeview 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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