West Livingston, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Jacinto County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,888 Population 332/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $17,186 per capita
$111,400 Home Value $195,201 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $1,175/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

West Livingston, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,600
23% below
$17,186 per capita
Home Value
$111,400
60% below
Zillow: $195,201
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
1% above
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How West Livingston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Livingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
40%
Rent
101%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Livingston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Livingston residents earn a median household income of $57,600 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,186. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Livingston is $111,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,201. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 29.5% 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 1995.

Education

8.6% of adults in West Livingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Livingston has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,888
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$17,186
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$523M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,400
Rent$1,175
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$195,201
Housing Units2,442
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death12,991/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation149 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in West Livingston was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.