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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 $187,669 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 2,887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,301 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,300 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
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: $187,669
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
33% below
2,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr

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
75%
Crime
67%
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $187,669. 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 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,887/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 85°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population7,247
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,666/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,301
Per Capita$26,989
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,300
Rent$865
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$187,669
Housing Units3,225
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent253/100K
Property2,887/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary536/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.