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Idalou

  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Texas
  • 3 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Idalou is a town in Texas with a population of 2,123. Idalou is in Lubbock County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Idalou offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Idalou and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Idalou are highly rated.
    Population
    2,123

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $99,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $642
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      43.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      129.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      43.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      389.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      259.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      22%
      13%

      Working in Idalou

      Jobs
      A-
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $56,250
      National
      $55,322
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      Idalou Reviews

      3 reviews
      Best place to raise a family. We have great schools and friendly churches. I have no regrets moving here 17 years ago.
      • 8 months ago
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      I would love to move back. It's wonderful there.
      • Mar 20 2016
      • Overall Experience
      There is very few crime that goes on in this town.
      • Mar 20 2016
      • Crime & Safety