Living in Lyford, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyford · Census data 2020–2024
Lyford has 2,054 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $56,071 (29% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $59,400, the median rent is $748/month.
Lyford at a glance
- Population
- 2,054
- Median age
- 37State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,071State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $59,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $748/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lyford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Lyford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyford the median home value is $59,400, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,320 a month in housing costs.
Lyford median household income
The median household income in Lyford is $56,071 and the income per person is $20,311. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Lyford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 664
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 17.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.72
Lyford demographics
- Population
- 2,054
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 550
- Foreign-born
- 13.9%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyford ›
Education in Lyford
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Lyford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyford
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Lyford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyford | 2,054 | $56,071 | $59,400 | $748 |
| Raymondville | 10,185 | $51,442 | $52,200 | $881 |
| Zapata Ranch | 190 | $111,270 | — | — |
| Sebastian | 1,021 | $22,786 | $35,900 | $326 |
| Tierra Bonita | 405 | $49,847 | — | — |
| San Perlita | 462 | $74,688 | $56,600 | — |
| Santa Rosa | 3,215 | $36,780 | $67,400 | $919 |
| Monte Alto | 2,350 | $30,486 | $89,400 | $927 |
| La Villa | 3,005 | $31,359 | $101,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lyford, TX?
The median household income in Lyford is $56,071, 29% 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 Lyford?
The median home value in Lyford is $59,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Lyford?
The median gross rent in Lyford is $748 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lyford, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Lyford?
The median age in Lyford is 37 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Lyford?
The average commute to work in Lyford is 21 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyford?
The unemployment rate in Lyford is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyford?
13.5% of adults in Lyford 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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