Texas
Lago Vista is a small city in Texas with a population of 9,341. Residents earn $110,388 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lago Vista receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lago Vista offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lago Vista is $110,388, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Lago Vista among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Lago Vista is $380,200, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Lago Vista is below the national average at 214 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,346 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Lago Vista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 14.8% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 85.2% |
| 536% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,388 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,323 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $796 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $37,633 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 166 |
| County GDP | $668M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,533 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Commute Time | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.3% |
| Census Median | $380,200 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $397,356 |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $191 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Inventory | 176 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,379 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,945 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,533 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.93% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 7.3% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.4% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 31.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 214.1/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 214.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,345.8/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 412.9/100K |
| Theft | 856.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.5 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5643°N, 99.1078°W |
| County FIPS | 48505 |
Winner: Republican by 22.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 21,230/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 24.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Avg Commute | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.3% |