What are the schools like in Holiday Lakes, TX?

School district data for Holiday Lakes is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Holiday Lakes?

The median household income in Holiday Lakes, TX is $41,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Holiday Lakes, TX?

Holiday Lakes has an average high temperature of 64.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches.

Holiday Lakes, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Holiday Lakes, TX affordable or expensive?

Holiday Lakes's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holiday Lakes is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,500 and the median rent is $989 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Holiday Lakes, TX?

Holiday Lakes has a violent crime rate of 186.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 558.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holiday Lakes, TX a Good Place to Live?

Holiday Lakes is a small town of 834 in Texas, with a median household income of $41,500 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Holiday Lakes stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Holiday Lakes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Holiday Lakes city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Holiday Lakes's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holiday Lakes costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Holiday Lakes, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$989	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holiday Lakes's violent crime rate is 186.0 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.0 /100k

Property Crime

558.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Holiday Lakes, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	56.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holiday Lakes sees average highs of 64.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Holiday Lakes, TX
Average High — January	64.3°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	53.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Holiday Lakes, TX	National Avg
Population	834	—
Median Age	32.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bailey's Prairie, TX 4 mi Angleton, TX 6 mi East Columbia, TX 7 mi Bonney, TX 8 mi West Columbia, TX 9 mi

Holiday Lakes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holiday Lakes, TX affordable or expensive?

Holiday Lakes's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Holiday Lakes roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $78,500 and median rent is $989/month.

What is the crime rate in Holiday Lakes, TX?

Holiday Lakes's violent crime rate is 186.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 558.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holiday Lakes?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Holiday Lakes, TX a good place to live?

Holiday Lakes, TX has a population of 834, a median household income of $41,500, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Holiday Lakes?

Holiday Lakes averages 64.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Holiday Lakes?

The population of Holiday Lakes, Texas is 834 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holiday Lakes?

Key numbers for living in Holiday Lakes: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $78,500, median household income $41,500, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holiday Lakes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.