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Lago Vista, Texas

Lago Vista, Texas, in Travis county, is 18 miles W of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 19 miles NW of Austin, Texas. The city is considered part of the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Lago Vista has a population of 4,507.

The People and Families of Lago Vista

In Lago Vista, about 67% of adults are married. Lago Vista is considered a city for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lago Vista had a median family income of $62,114. Lago Vista is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Lago Vista finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Lago Vista is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, Michael Badnarik was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lago Vista ($3,860). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lago Vista Housing

About 75% of housing units in Lago Vista are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Lago Vista tends to be newer construction. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Lago Vista, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lago Vista strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lago Vista Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lago Vista Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lago Vista College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lago Vista Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lago Vista Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lago Vista People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lago Vista, TX

Comparing Lago Vista to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime57
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