Living in Lorena, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lorena · Census data 2020–2024
Lorena has 1,497 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $88,250 (12% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $281,000, the median rent is $867/month.
Lorena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lorena at a glance
- Population
- 1,497
- Median age
- 41.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $88,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $281,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lorena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Texas median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lorena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lorena the median home value is $281,000, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,810 a month in housing costs.
Lorena median household income
The median household income in Lorena is $88,250 and the income per person is $40,468. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lorena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 642
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.52
Lorena demographics
- Population
- 1,497
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 593
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lorena ›
Education in Lorena
37.7% of adults 25 and older in Lorena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lorena
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Lorena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorena | 1,497 | $88,250 | $281,000 | $867 |
| Hewitt | 16,432 | $83,511 | $273,300 | $1,538 |
| Bruceville-Eddy | 1,584 | $76,154 | $180,200 | $1,159 |
| Robinson | 12,800 | $99,289 | $302,200 | $1,419 |
| Woodway | 9,570 | $115,108 | $370,500 | $1,653 |
| Golinda | 836 | $62,438 | $138,300 | $792 |
| Beverly Hills | 1,590 | $47,313 | $156,700 | $942 |
| Moody | 1,390 | $69,750 | $168,800 | $1,214 |
| Chilton | 698 | $93,875 | $213,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lorena, TX?
The median household income in Lorena is $88,250, 12% 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 Lorena?
The median home value in Lorena is $281,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lorena?
The median gross rent in Lorena is $867 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Lorena, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Texas median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Lorena?
The median age in Lorena is 41.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lorena?
The average commute to work in Lorena is 20 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lorena?
The unemployment rate in Lorena is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lorena?
37.7% of adults in Lorena 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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