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Lyford, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,153
Population
1,230/sq mi density
$44,464
Median Income
$20,200 per capita
$58,300
Home Value
$164,359 Zillow
$974
Median Rent
43.9% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
157
Violent Crime/100K
864 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,464 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, $974/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$58,300
79% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$974/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
783
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$58,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$164,359
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.3%
Owner-Occupied
27.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$974/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $58,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,359 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $974 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 783 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 43.9% |