At a Glance
Median Income
$73,289
$30,932 per capita
Home Value
$74,600
Zillow: $424,822
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
11.8% smoking rate
How LaCoste Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows LaCoste's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is LaCoste a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LaCoste residents earn a median household income of $73,289 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,932. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LaCoste is $74,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,822. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 29.7% 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
14.8% of adults in LaCoste hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LaCoste has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,497
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,376/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,289
Per Capita$30,932
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,600
Rent$1,068
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$424,822
Housing Units655
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation717 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in LaCoste was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
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.