At a Glance
Median Income
$178,403
$82,179 per capita
Home Value
$861,500
Zillow: $1,058,353
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.5%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lucas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lucas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lucas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lucas residents earn a median household income of $178,403 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,179. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lucas is $861,500 , 206% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,058,353. Median rent is $1,764/month, with 32.3% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Lucas reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 800/100K.
Education
63.5% of adults in Lucas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucas has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,040
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$178,403
Per Capita$82,179
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
B+
Home Value$861,500
Rent$1,764
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$1,058,353
Housing Units2,729
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property800/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation559 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.5%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lucas was built in 2002.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.