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Lackland AFB is a small town of 7,077 in Texas, with a median household income of $98,828
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lackland AFB stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lackland AFB is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lackland AFB 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: 93.7
Lackland AFB's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lackland AFB costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lackland AFB, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,967
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$98,828
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Lackland AFB's violent crime rate is 516.3 per 100,000 residents
— 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
516.3 /100k
Property Crime
4009.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lackland AFB is served primarily by LACKLAND ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lackland AFB, TX
National Avg
School District
LACKLAND ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lackland AFB sees average highs of 64.1°F in January
and 95.9°F in July,
with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Lackland AFB's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lackland AFB roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,967/month.
Lackland AFB's violent crime rate is 516.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4009.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lackland AFB are operated by LACKLAND ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lackland AFB, TX has a population of 7,077, a median household income of $98,828, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lackland AFB averages 64.1°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lackland AFB, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78236.
The population of Lackland AFB, Texas is 7,077 with a median age of 21.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lackland AFB: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $98,828, crime index 158 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lackland AFB side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
