Texas · Metropolitan Area
Lorena is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,506. Residents earn $87,337 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lorena receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Lorena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lorena is $87,337, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Lorena is $263,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Lorena is below the national average at 289 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,908 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Lorena enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 90.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,337 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,122 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,161 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,514 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,039 |
| County GDP | $18,479M |
| Restaurants | 607 |
| Healthcare | 682 |
| Retail | 879 |
| Manufacturing | 250 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,892 |
| 154% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $263,600 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $338,669 |
| Median List Price | $347,500 |
| Median List Price | $347,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,352 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,200 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,892 |
| 154% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Total Violent | 289.0/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 115.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 173.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,907.5/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 809.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,098.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3831°N, 97.2102°W |
| County FIPS | 48309 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 391/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Restaurants | 607 |
| Retail Stores | 879 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |