Living in Lindsay, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lindsay · Census data 2020–2024
Lindsay has 1,142 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $115,417 (47% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $352,300, the median rent is $1,212/month.
Lindsay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lindsay at a glance
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 38.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $115,417State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $352,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,212/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Lindsay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lindsay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lindsay the median home value is $352,300, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,212 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,265 a month in housing costs.
Lindsay median household income
The median household income in Lindsay is $115,417 and the income per person is $43,774. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lindsay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 466
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.52
Lindsay demographics
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 453
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lindsay ›
Education in Lindsay
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Lindsay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lindsay
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Lindsay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay | 1,142 | $115,417 | $352,300 | $1,212 |
| Gainesville | 17,883 | $58,809 | $177,000 | $1,038 |
| Myra | 263 | $85,052 | — | — |
| Muenster | 1,329 | $88,333 | $270,700 | $1,424 |
| Oak Ridge | 353 | $50,104 | — | $1,519 |
| Thackerville | 461 | $58,500 | $151,500 | $846 |
| Valley View | 702 | $67,303 | $250,500 | $1,125 |
| Callisburg | 459 | $46,023 | $181,300 | $1,592 |
| Lake Kiowa | 2,476 | $125,956 | $526,900 | $1,815 |
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What is the median household income in Lindsay, TX?
The median household income in Lindsay is $115,417, 47% 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 Lindsay?
The median home value in Lindsay is $352,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lindsay?
The median gross rent in Lindsay is $1,212 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Lindsay, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Lindsay?
The median age in Lindsay is 38.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lindsay?
The average commute to work in Lindsay is 27 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lindsay?
The unemployment rate in Lindsay is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lindsay?
33.8% of adults in Lindsay 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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