Living in Lago Vista, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lago Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Lago Vista has 9,650 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $113,457 (45% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $420,000, the median rent is $1,436/month.
Lago Vista at a glance
- Population
- 9,650
- Median age
- 54.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $113,457State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $420,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,436/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Lago Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lago Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lago Vista the median home value is $420,000, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,436 per month, which is 43.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,271 a month in housing costs.
Lago Vista median household income
The median household income in Lago Vista is $113,457 and the income per person is $60,169. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lago Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,926
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.18
Lago Vista demographics
- Population
- 9,650
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 4,420
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lago Vista ›
Education in Lago Vista
43.8% of adults 25 and older in Lago Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lago Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Lago Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lago Vista | 9,650 | $113,457 | $420,000 | $1,436 |
| Jonestown | 2,535 | $128,224 | $557,600 | $2,515 |
| Briarcliff | 2,735 | $140,938 | $550,800 | $2,718 |
| Hudson Bend | 4,127 | $95,703 | $678,400 | $1,582 |
| Point Venture | 1,598 | $110,500 | $502,700 | $2,250 |
| Volente | 784 | $178,750 | $1,091,100 | $1,219 |
| Lakeway | 19,307 | $190,060 | $841,300 | $2,981 |
| The Hills | 2,516 | $158,250 | $846,000 | $3,501 |
| Steiner Ranch | 18,619 | $190,523 | $826,500 | $1,955 |
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What is the median household income in Lago Vista, TX?
The median household income in Lago Vista is $113,457, 45% 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 Lago Vista?
The median home value in Lago Vista is $420,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lago Vista?
The median gross rent in Lago Vista is $1,436 per month, about 43.5% of household income.
Is Lago Vista, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Lago Vista?
The median age in Lago Vista is 54.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lago Vista?
The average commute to work in Lago Vista is 35 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lago Vista?
The unemployment rate in Lago Vista is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lago Vista?
43.8% of adults in Lago Vista 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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