At a Glance
Median Income
$87,337
$37,122 per capita
Home Value
$263,600
Zillow: $338,669
Median Rent
$1,352/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
619/100K
1,802/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Lorena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lorena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lorena 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
Lorena residents earn a median household income of $87,337 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,122. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lorena is $263,600 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,669. Median rent is $1,352/month, with 31.7% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Lorena reports 619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,802/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Lorena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lorena has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,506
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,337
Per Capita$37,122
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$263,600
Rent$1,352
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$338,669
Housing Units636
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent619/100K
Property1,802/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault507/100K
Burglary56/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation605 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Lorena was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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