Lago Vista, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
45 Population 21,230/sq mi density
77°F Avg Temperature
125 Violent Crime/100K 492 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lago Vista, TX

At a Glance

Violent Crime
125/100K
67% below
492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.0%
123% above
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Lago Vista Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
223%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lago Vista a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Lago Vista reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 492/100K.

Education

75.0% of adults in Lago Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lago Vista has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population45
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density21,230/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born40.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$46,396
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$796

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$395,358
Housing Units60
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property492/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation312 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.0%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+37.3%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lago Vista was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
40.0% of residents are foreign-born.