Living in Latexo, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Latexo · Census data 2020–2024
Latexo has 246 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $58,864 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $116,700, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Latexo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Latexo at a glance
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 53.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $58,864State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $116,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Latexo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Latexo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Latexo the median home value is $116,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
Latexo median household income
The median household income in Latexo is $58,864 and the income per person is $37,134. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Latexo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 22.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.18
Latexo demographics
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Latexo ›
Education in Latexo
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Latexo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Latexo
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.4%
Latexo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latexo | 246 | $58,864 | $116,700 | $1,125 |
| Crockett | 6,364 | $38,869 | $121,100 | $855 |
| Grapeland | 1,595 | $39,643 | $121,100 | $872 |
| Kennard | 270 | $82,500 | $105,000 | $1,125 |
| Elkhart | 1,701 | $52,891 | $107,300 | $756 |
| Lovelady | 490 | $47,500 | $126,800 | $1,063 |
| Oakwood | 570 | $37,396 | $111,500 | $680 |
| Palestine | 19,136 | $44,981 | $166,000 | $1,062 |
| Alto | 1,222 | $61,688 | $93,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Latexo, TX?
The median household income in Latexo is $58,864, 25% 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 Latexo?
The median home value in Latexo is $116,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Latexo?
The median gross rent in Latexo is $1,125 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Latexo, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Latexo?
The median age in Latexo is 53.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Latexo?
The average commute to work in Latexo is 20 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Latexo?
The unemployment rate in Latexo is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Latexo?
18.5% of adults in Latexo 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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