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Lago Vista
  • Town in Texas

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  12. Commute
    grade C

editorial

Lago Vista is a town in Texas with a population of 8,769. Lago Vista is in Travis County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Lago Vista offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lago Vista there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Lago Vista and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lago Vista are highly rated.

About

About Lago Vista...
Population
8,769

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$310,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$888
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Lago Vista Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    62.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    31.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    83
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    415.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    31.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    7%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    2%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    28%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Lago Vista

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$92,667
National
$69,021

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