At a Glance
Median Income
$52,385
$26,787 per capita
Home Value
$158,100
Zillow: $195,201
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
313/100K
5,810/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Livingston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Livingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Livingston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Livingston residents earn a median household income of $52,385 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,787. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Livingston is $158,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,201. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 29.9% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Livingston reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,810/100K. The murder rate is 19.6/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Livingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Livingston has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,728
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,385
Per Capita$26,787
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$978
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,100
Rent$1,098
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$195,201
Housing Units2,770
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent313/100K
Property5,810/100K
Murder19.6/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary254/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation183 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Livingston was founded in 1902.
The median home in Livingston was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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