Texas · Metropolitan Area
Lakeside City is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,150. Residents earn $104,563 per year, which is 39% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lakeside City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Lakeside City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lakeside City is $104,563, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Lakeside City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Lakeside City is $240,500, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $2,059 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lakeside City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,306 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Lakeside City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 89.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.9% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,563 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,622 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,004 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,749 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,366 |
| County GDP | $7,674M |
| Restaurants | 312 |
| Healthcare | 424 |
| Retail | 461 |
| Manufacturing | 114 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,194 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $240,500 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $374,893 |
| Median List Price | $539,000 |
| Median List Price | $539,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $136 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,059 |
| 77% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,194 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,092/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 424 |
| Total Violent | 72.6/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 72.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,306.2/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 362.8/100K |
| Theft | 870.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 72.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.5 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 979 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8292°N, 98.5403°W |
| County FIPS | 48485 |
Winner: Republican by 44 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,797/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 424 |
| Restaurants | 312 |
| Retail Stores | 461 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |