Living in Lefors, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lefors · Census data 2020–2024
Lefors has 557 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $52,188 (33% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $34,600, the median rent is $892/month.
Lefors is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lefors at a glance
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 36.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $52,188State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $34,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lefors a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lefors
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lefors the median home value is $34,600, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $917 a month in housing costs.
Lefors median household income
The median household income in Lefors is $52,188 and the income per person is $28,329. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lefors: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 281
- Owner-occupied
- 85.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.4%
- Vacant
- 33.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.96
33.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lefors has many vacation and second homes.
Lefors demographics
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lefors ›
Education in Lefors
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Lefors have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lefors
- Unemployment rate
- 11.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Lefors vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lefors | 557 | $52,188 | $34,600 | $892 |
| Pampa | 16,659 | $56,626 | $100,700 | $934 |
| McLean | 799 | $63,000 | $76,000 | $933 |
| Miami | 523 | $65,000 | $122,500 | $845 |
| White Deer | 1,191 | $87,292 | $116,700 | $866 |
| Skellytown | 457 | $55,625 | $38,700 | $850 |
| Groom | 549 | $67,917 | $93,900 | $1,094 |
| Howardwick | 412 | $64,688 | $90,000 | — |
| Wheeler | 1,431 | $56,346 | $159,000 | $994 |
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What is the median household income in Lefors, TX?
The median household income in Lefors is $52,188, 33% 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 Lefors?
The median home value in Lefors is $34,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lefors?
The median gross rent in Lefors is $892 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Lefors, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Lefors?
The median age in Lefors is 36.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lefors?
The average commute to work in Lefors is 32 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lefors?
The unemployment rate in Lefors is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lefors?
19.9% of adults in Lefors 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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