At a Glance
Median Income
$78,092
$41,259 per capita
Home Value
$227,800
Zillow: $244,232
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
3,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Live Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Live Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Live Oak a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Live Oak residents earn a median household income of $78,092 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,259. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Live Oak is $227,800 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,232. Median rent is $1,450/month, with 24.3% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Live Oak reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,962/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.1% of adults in Live Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Live Oak has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population15,875
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density3,335/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,092
Per Capita$41,259
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,800
Rent$1,450
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$244,232
Housing Units6,785
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property3,962/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary252/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation867 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Live Oak was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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