Living in Laughlin AFB, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laughlin AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Laughlin AFB has 1,595 residents with a median age of 23.9. The median household income is $67,208 (14% lower than the Texas median), the median rent is $1,467/month.
Laughlin AFB at a glance
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 23.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $67,208State: $78,476
- Median rent
- $1,467/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.8%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Laughlin AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 8 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Laughlin AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laughlin AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,467 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Laughlin AFB median household income
The median household income in Laughlin AFB is $67,208 and the income per person is $34,183. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Laughlin AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 542
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.13
Laughlin AFB demographics
- Population
- 1,595
- Median age
- 23.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 0.5%
- Households
- 521
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laughlin AFB ›
Education in Laughlin AFB
64.8% of adults 25 and older in Laughlin AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laughlin AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
Laughlin AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughlin AFB | 1,595 | $67,208 | — | $1,467 |
| Val Verde Park | 3,139 | $61,734 | $98,800 | $887 |
| Del Rio | 34,668 | $66,158 | $160,400 | $895 |
| Cienegas Terrace | 1,868 | $59,785 | $92,300 | $966 |
| Fort Clark Springs | 1,048 | $71,346 | $67,000 | — |
| Brackettville | 1,595 | $69,459 | $83,800 | $755 |
| Elm Creek | 3,680 | $52,263 | $170,100 | — |
| Siesta Acres | 1,573 | $35,341 | $136,000 | $727 |
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What is the median household income in Laughlin AFB, TX?
The median household income in Laughlin AFB is $67,208, 14% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Laughlin AFB?
The median gross rent in Laughlin AFB is $1,467 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Laughlin AFB, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 8 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Laughlin AFB?
The median age in Laughlin AFB is 23.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Laughlin AFB?
The average commute to work in Laughlin AFB is 8 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laughlin AFB?
The unemployment rate in Laughlin AFB is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laughlin AFB?
64.8% of adults in Laughlin AFB 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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