Living in Lake Kiowa, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Kiowa · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Kiowa has 2,476 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median household income is $125,956 (61% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $526,900, the median rent is $1,815/month.
Lake Kiowa at a glance
- Population
- 2,476
- Median age
- 60.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $125,956State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $526,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,815/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lake Kiowa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lake Kiowa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Kiowa the median home value is $526,900, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,815 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,894 a month in housing costs.
Lake Kiowa median household income
The median household income in Lake Kiowa is $125,956 and the income per person is $90,111. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lake Kiowa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,352
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.22
Lake Kiowa demographics
- Population
- 2,476
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 37.2%
- Households
- 1,113
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Kiowa ›
Education in Lake Kiowa
50.6% of adults 25 and older in Lake Kiowa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Kiowa
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Lake Kiowa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Kiowa | 2,476 | $125,956 | $526,900 | $1,815 |
| Oak Ridge | 353 | $50,104 | — | $1,519 |
| Collinsville | 2,060 | $60,417 | $241,700 | $1,127 |
| Road Runner | 1,021 | $43,224 | — | $793 |
| Whitesboro | 4,173 | $70,134 | $249,800 | $1,305 |
| Tioga | 1,322 | $86,250 | $317,700 | $1,762 |
| Callisburg | 459 | $46,023 | $181,300 | $1,592 |
| Gainesville | 17,883 | $58,809 | $177,000 | $1,038 |
| Valley View | 702 | $67,303 | $250,500 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Kiowa, TX?
The median household income in Lake Kiowa is $125,956, 61% 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 Lake Kiowa?
The median home value in Lake Kiowa is $526,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lake Kiowa?
The median gross rent in Lake Kiowa is $1,815 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Lake Kiowa, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake Kiowa?
The median age in Lake Kiowa is 60.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lake Kiowa?
The average commute to work in Lake Kiowa is 30 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Kiowa?
The unemployment rate in Lake Kiowa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Kiowa?
50.6% of adults in Lake Kiowa 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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