At a Glance
Median Income
$51,042
$38,376 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
Zillow: $282,017
Median Rent
$745/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
431/100K
4,021/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Langston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Langston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Langston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Langston residents earn a median household income of $51,042 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,376. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Langston is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,017. Median rent is $745/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Langston reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,021/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Langston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Langston has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,042
Per Capita$38,376
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
B
Home Value$300,000
Rent$745
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$282,017
Housing Units243
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent431/100K
Property4,021/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation614 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute42 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Langston was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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