At a Glance
Median Income
$132,778
$49,267 per capita
Home Value
$386,600
Zillow: $348,009
Median Rent
$1,780/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
586/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lavon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lavon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lavon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lavon residents earn a median household income of $132,778 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,267. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lavon is $386,600 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,009. Median rent is $1,780/month, with 27.2% 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 2008.
Safety & Crime
Lavon reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 586/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Lavon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lavon has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,624
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,311/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,778
Per Capita$49,267
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.2%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$386,600
Rent$1,780
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$348,009
Housing Units1,596
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property586/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary27/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation514 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lavon was built in 2008.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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