Lakeport, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gregg County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,250 Population 786/sq mi density
$63,929 Median Income $24,245 per capita
$119,900 Home Value $245,374 Zillow
$1,161 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,929 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $1,161/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeport, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,929
15% below
$24,245 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
57% below
Zillow: $245,374
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
0% below
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Lakeport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
43%
Rent
100%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakeport residents earn a median household income of $63,929 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,245. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,316 business establishments, including 380 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakeport is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,374. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 33.4% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Lakeport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 302/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Lakeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeport has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,250
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,929
Per Capita$24,245
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$10,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent$1,161
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$245,374
Housing Units441
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property302/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,456/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation307 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakeport was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 380 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.