At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$30,289 per capita
Home Value
$162,800
Zillow: $335,126
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
12.9% smoking rate
How Little River-Academy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little River-Academy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little River-Academy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Little River-Academy residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,289. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little River-Academy is $162,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,126. Median rent is $1,274/month, with 20.5% 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 1982.
Education
18.7% of adults in Little River-Academy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little River-Academy has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,044
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$30,289
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,800
Rent$1,274
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$335,126
Housing Units857
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation474 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Little River-Academy was founded in 1836.
The median home in Little River-Academy was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.