At a Glance
Median Income
$110,833
$24,592 per capita
Median Rent
$2,109/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
6,450/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Lackland AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lackland AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lackland AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lackland AFB residents earn a median household income of $110,833 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,592. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lackland AFB reports 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,450/100K.
Education
43.0% of adults in Lackland AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lackland AFB has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,650
Median Age21.1 yrs
Density1,568/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans60.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,833
Per Capita$24,592
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$2,109
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$259,724
Housing Units381
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent374/100K
Property6,450/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation753 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute11 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Lackland AFB was founded in 1941.
The median home in Lackland AFB was built in 1999.
41.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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