Living in League City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of League City · Census data 2020–2024
League City has 116,215 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $121,099 (54% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $360,000, the median rent is $1,684/month.
League City at a glance
- Population
- 116,215
- Median age
- 37.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $121,099State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $360,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,684/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is League City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in League City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In League City the median home value is $360,000, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,684 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,467 a month in housing costs.
League City median household income
The median household income in League City is $121,099 and the income per person is $53,114. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in League City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 44,942
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.69
League City demographics
- Population
- 116,215
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 42,950
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of League City ›
Education in League City
47.6% of adults 25 and older in League City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in League City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
League City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 116,215 | $121,099 | $360,000 | $1,684 |
| Webster | 12,366 | $61,264 | $281,400 | $1,393 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,230 | $71,696 | $374,600 | $1,331 |
| Dickinson | 21,753 | $91,779 | $278,000 | $1,231 |
| Friendswood | 41,030 | $126,508 | $420,100 | $1,688 |
| Kemah | 2,168 | $85,357 | $281,100 | $1,775 |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | $111,818 | $463,400 | $1,808 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,721 | $165,875 | $388,900 | — |
| El Lago | 2,997 | $95,625 | $320,900 | $1,374 |
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What is the median household income in League City, TX?
The median household income in League City is $121,099, 54% 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 League City?
The median home value in League City is $360,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in League City?
The median gross rent in League City is $1,684 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is League City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in League City?
The median age in League City is 37.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in League City?
The average commute to work in League City is 30 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in League City?
The unemployment rate in League City is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is League City?
47.6% of adults in League City 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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