LaCoste is a small town of 1,604 in Texas, with a median household income of $69,583
and a 0.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
LaCoste stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether LaCoste is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All LaCoste 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
LaCoste's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in LaCoste costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
LaCoste, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$933
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
LaCoste's violent crime rate is 178.3 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
178.3 /100k
Property Crime
1079.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
LaCoste is served primarily by MEDINA VALLEY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
LaCoste, TX
National Avg
School District
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
LaCoste sees average highs of 66.2°F in January
and 96.0°F in July,
with 31.8 inches of annual precipitation
.
LaCoste's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes LaCoste roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,600 and median rent is $933/month.
LaCoste's violent crime rate is 178.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1079.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in LaCoste are operated by MEDINA VALLEY ISD.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
LaCoste, TX has a population of 1,604, a median household income of $69,583, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%.
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.
LaCoste averages 66.2°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.8 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
LaCoste, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78039.
The population of LaCoste, Texas is 1,604 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in LaCoste: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $70,600, median household income $69,583, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare LaCoste side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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