Lacy-Lakeview, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,247 Population 1,666/sq mi density
$51,301 Median Income $26,989 per capita
$154,300 Home Value $193,913 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
450 Violent Crime/100K 1,498 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,301 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,300 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
450 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lacy-Lakeview, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,301
32% below
$26,989 per capita
Home Value
$154,300
45% below
Zillow: $193,913
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
450/100K
18% above
1,498/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Lacy-Lakeview Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lacy-Lakeview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
55%
Rent
74%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
118%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lacy-Lakeview a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lacy-Lakeview residents earn a median household income of $51,301 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,989. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lacy-Lakeview is $154,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,913. Median rent is $865/month, with 26.3% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Lacy-Lakeview reports 450 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,498/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Lacy-Lakeview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lacy-Lakeview has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Data Overview

People

Population7,247
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,666/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,301
Per Capita$26,989
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,300
Rent$865
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$193,913
Housing Units3,225
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent450/100K
Property1,498/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation485 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Lacy-Lakeview was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.