Living in West Livingston, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Livingston · Census data 2020–2024
West Livingston has 8,199 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $61,943 (21% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $153,600, the median rent is $1,212/month.
West Livingston at a glance
- Population
- 8,199
- Median age
- 38.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,943State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $153,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,212/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is West Livingston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in West Livingston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Livingston the median home value is $153,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,212 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,236 a month in housing costs.
West Livingston median household income
The median household income in West Livingston is $61,943 and the income per person is $20,783. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West Livingston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,693
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.63
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Livingston has many vacation and second homes.
West Livingston demographics
- Population
- 8,199
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,873
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Livingston ›
Education in West Livingston
9.5% of adults 25 and older in West Livingston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Livingston
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
West Livingston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Livingston | 8,199 | $61,943 | $153,600 | $1,212 |
| Livingston | 5,718 | $48,841 | $200,100 | $1,104 |
| Cape Royale | 574 | $74,830 | $316,700 | — |
| Goodrich | 323 | $30,938 | $216,100 | $1,390 |
| Onalaska | 3,210 | $51,912 | $165,800 | $1,083 |
| Coldspring | 1,274 | $43,851 | $216,800 | $777 |
| Point Blank | 837 | $69,583 | $191,400 | — |
| Seven Oaks | 118 | $60,733 | $114,100 | — |
| Shepherd | 2,189 | $53,750 | $157,300 | $667 |
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What is the median household income in West Livingston, TX?
The median household income in West Livingston is $61,943, 21% 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 West Livingston?
The median home value in West Livingston is $153,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in West Livingston?
The median gross rent in West Livingston is $1,212 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is West Livingston, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in West Livingston?
The median age in West Livingston is 38.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West Livingston?
The average commute to work in West Livingston is 35 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Livingston?
The unemployment rate in West Livingston is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Livingston?
9.5% of adults in West 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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