Living in Lakeview, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakeview · Census data 2020–2024
Lakeview has 62 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $46,875 (40% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $34,600.
Lakeview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lakeview at a glance
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 51.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $46,875State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $34,600State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Lakeview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 18.2%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lakeview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakeview the median home value is $34,600, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Lakeview median household income
The median household income in Lakeview is $46,875 and the income per person is $26,866. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lakeview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 45
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 40%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.30
40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lakeview has many vacation and second homes.
Lakeview demographics
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakeview ›
Education in Lakeview
13% of adults 25 and older in Lakeview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakeview
- Unemployment rate
- 18.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.4%
Lakeview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | 62 | $46,875 | $34,600 | — |
| Memphis | 2,174 | $47,639 | $77,300 | $491 |
| Hedley | 318 | $38,750 | $43,000 | $622 |
| Clarendon | 1,859 | $57,250 | $103,300 | $798 |
| Turkey | 274 | $49,450 | $99,300 | $554 |
| Howardwick | 412 | $64,688 | $90,000 | — |
| Childress | 5,834 | $57,644 | $85,900 | $910 |
| Quitaque | 347 | $58,929 | $69,200 | $693 |
| Wellington | 1,883 | $57,050 | $87,400 | — |
More for people moving to Lakeview
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What is the median household income in Lakeview, TX?
The median household income in Lakeview is $46,875, 40% 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 Lakeview?
The median home value in Lakeview is $34,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Lakeview, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Lakeview?
The median age in Lakeview is 51.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lakeview?
The average commute to work in Lakeview is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakeview?
The unemployment rate in Lakeview is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakeview?
13% of adults in 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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