Living in Livingston, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Livingston · Census data 2020–2024
Livingston has 5,718 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $48,841 (38% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $200,100, the median rent is $1,104/month.
Livingston at a glance
- Population
- 5,718
- Median age
- 35.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $48,841State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $200,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,104/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Livingston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Livingston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Livingston the median home value is $200,100, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,465 a month in housing costs.
Livingston median household income
The median household income in Livingston is $48,841 and the income per person is $26,623. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Livingston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,944
- Owner-occupied
- 50.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.6%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.24
Livingston demographics
- Population
- 5,718
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 2,419
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Livingston ›
Education in Livingston
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Livingston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Livingston
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Livingston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | 5,718 | $48,841 | $200,100 | $1,104 |
| West Livingston | 8,199 | $61,943 | $153,600 | $1,212 |
| Goodrich | 323 | $30,938 | $216,100 | $1,390 |
| Seven Oaks | 118 | $60,733 | $114,100 | — |
| Indian Springs | 938 | $49,896 | $95,900 | $929 |
| Cape Royale | 574 | $74,830 | $316,700 | — |
| Onalaska | 3,210 | $51,912 | $165,800 | $1,083 |
| Coldspring | 1,274 | $43,851 | $216,800 | $777 |
| Shepherd | 2,189 | $53,750 | $157,300 | $667 |
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What is the median household income in Livingston, TX?
The median household income in Livingston is $48,841, 38% 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 Livingston?
The median home value in Livingston is $200,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Livingston?
The median gross rent in Livingston is $1,104 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Livingston, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Livingston?
The median age in Livingston is 35.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Livingston?
The average commute to work in Livingston is 17 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Livingston?
The unemployment rate in Livingston is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Livingston?
17.5% of adults in Livingston 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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