Living in Ladonia, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ladonia · Census data 2020–2024
Ladonia has 537 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $49,714 (37% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $78,300, the median rent is $442/month.
Ladonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ladonia at a glance
- Population
- 537
- Median age
- 42.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $49,714State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $78,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $442/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Ladonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 22.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ladonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ladonia the median home value is $78,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $442 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
Ladonia median household income
The median household income in Ladonia is $49,714 and the income per person is $27,424. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Ladonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 317
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 28.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.36
Ladonia demographics
- Population
- 537
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 228
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ladonia ›
Education in Ladonia
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Ladonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ladonia
- Unemployment rate
- 22.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 58%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.9%
Ladonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladonia | 537 | $49,714 | $78,300 | $442 |
| Pecan Gap | 258 | $126,500 | $252,700 | — |
| Wolfe City | 1,148 | $52,031 | $150,200 | $798 |
| Honey Grove | 1,824 | $46,713 | $152,000 | $581 |
| Bailey | 198 | $52,917 | $118,400 | $1,300 |
| Dodd City | 503 | $113,906 | $129,200 | $1,514 |
| Commerce | 9,383 | $44,386 | $161,600 | $909 |
| Petty | 213 | $105,625 | $227,300 | — |
| Roxton | 391 | $72,891 | — | $985 |
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What is the median household income in Ladonia, TX?
The median household income in Ladonia is $49,714, 37% 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 Ladonia?
The median home value in Ladonia is $78,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Ladonia?
The median gross rent in Ladonia is $442 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Ladonia, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 22.5%.
What is the median age in Ladonia?
The median age in Ladonia is 42.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Ladonia?
The average commute to work in Ladonia is 44 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ladonia?
The unemployment rate in Ladonia is 22.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ladonia?
6.7% of adults in Ladonia 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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