At a Glance
Median Income
$55,733
$27,965 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $223,481
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
310/100K
1,187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
15.7% smoking rate
How Luling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luling 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
Luling residents earn a median household income of $55,733 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,965. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luling is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,481. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 27.7% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Luling reports 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,187/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Luling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luling has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,486
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density996/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,733
Per Capita$27,965
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent$1,038
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$223,481
Housing Units2,522
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent310/100K
Property1,187/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,139/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation409 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Luling was founded in 1874.
The median home in Luling was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.