Laguna Park, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bosque County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,506 Population 502/sq mi density
$63,214 Median Income $36,225 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $219,039 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $906/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Laguna Park, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,214
16% below
$36,225 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
33% below
Zillow: $219,039
Median Rent
$906/mo
22% below
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Laguna Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
67%
Rent
78%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laguna Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laguna Park residents earn a median household income of $63,214 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,225. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laguna Park is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,039. Median rent is $906/month, with 23.1% 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 1968.

Education

18.9% of adults in Laguna Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laguna Park has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,506
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,214
Per Capita$36,225
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$857M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$906
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$219,039
Housing Units830
Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation590 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute37 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Laguna Park was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.