At a Glance
Median Income
$55,801
$39,672 per capita
Home Value
$230,200
Zillow: $445,361
Median Rent
$984/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
17.9% smoking rate
How Kingsland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingsland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingsland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingsland residents earn a median household income of $55,801 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,672. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 621 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingsland is $230,200 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,361. Median rent is $984/month, with 28.7% 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 1992.
Education
24.7% of adults in Kingsland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingsland 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 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,246
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density801/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,801
Per Capita$39,672
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$1,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A
Home Value$230,200
Rent$984
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$445,361
Housing Units4,196
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,148/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation871 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingsland was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.530 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.