At a Glance
Median Income
$104,375
$52,386 per capita
Home Value
$303,700
Zillow: $314,094
Median Rent
$1,642/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.5%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.3% smoking rate
How El Lago Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Lago's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Lago a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Lago residents earn a median household income of $104,375 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,386. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Lago is $303,700 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,094. Median rent is $1,642/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
51.5% of adults in El Lago hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Lago has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population3,016
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density4,713/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,375
Per Capita$52,386
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$303,700
Rent$1,642
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$314,094
Housing Units1,240
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation12 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in El Lago was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.