At a Glance
Median Income
$125,179
$76,511 per capita
Home Value
$642,400
Zillow: $677,641
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.8% smoking rate
How Lake Tanglewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Tanglewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Tanglewood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Tanglewood residents earn a median household income of $125,179 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,511. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,057 business establishments, including 378 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Tanglewood is $642,400 , 128% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $677,641. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
49.4% of adults in Lake Tanglewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Tanglewood has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Data Overview
People
Population684
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,179
Per Capita$76,511
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$11,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
B+
Home Value$642,400
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$677,641
Housing Units449
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,394/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation3,403 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Tanglewood was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 378 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.