Lindsay, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cooke County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,161 Population 326/sq mi density
$115,208 Median Income $41,246 per capita
$333,800 Home Value $356,174 Zillow
$1,176 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,208 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$333,800 home value, $1,176/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lindsay, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,208
53% above
$41,246 per capita
Home Value
$333,800
18% above
Zillow: $356,174
Median Rent
$1,176/mo
1% above
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
1% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Lindsay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
118%
Rent
101%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lindsay 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

Lindsay residents earn a median household income of $115,208 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,246. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,110 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lindsay is $333,800 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,174. Median rent is $1,176/month, with 25.7% 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 1994.

Education

33.2% of adults in Lindsay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lindsay has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,161
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,208
Per Capita$41,246
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$3,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209

Housing

A+
Home Value$333,800
Rent$1,176
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$356,174
Housing Units446
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,596/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation792 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lindsay was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.