At a Glance
Median Income
$44,926
$22,724 per capita
Home Value
$158,700
Zillow: $330,281
Median Rent
$2,051/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.2% smoking rate
How Lake Medina Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Medina Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Medina Shores a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Medina Shores residents earn a median household income of $44,926 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,724. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,942 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Medina Shores is $158,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,281. Median rent is $2,051/month, with 18.7% 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 2002.
Education
6.3% of adults in Lake Medina Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Medina Shores has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,198
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,926
Per Capita$22,724
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$3,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,700
Rent$2,051
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$330,281
Housing Units711
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation1,117 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute63 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Medina Shores was built in 2002.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.