Buchanan Lake Village, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Burnet County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
502 Population 337/sq mi density
$43,974 Median Income $37,981 per capita
$179,900 Home Value $251,798 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$43,974 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$179,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Buchanan Lake Village, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,974
41% below
$37,981 per capita
Home Value
$179,900
36% below
Zillow: $251,798
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Buchanan Lake Village Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Buchanan Lake Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
64%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buchanan Lake Village a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buchanan Lake Village residents earn a median household income of $43,974 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,981. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,697 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buchanan Lake Village is $179,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,798. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

16.5% of adults in Buchanan Lake Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buchanan Lake Village has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population502
Median Age72.7 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,974
Per Capita$37,981
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$2,728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A
Home Value$179,900
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$251,798
Housing Units571
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,879/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain29.0 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband67.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Buchanan Lake Village was built in 1974.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.