What are the schools like in Lake Dunlap, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Lake Dunlap?

The median household income in Lake Dunlap, TX is $101,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lake Dunlap, TX?

Lake Dunlap has an average high temperature of 64.2°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Lake Dunlap, TX affordable or expensive?

Lake Dunlap's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Dunlap is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,200 and the median rent is $1,078 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Dunlap, TX?

Lake Dunlap has a violent crime rate of 136.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 806.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Dunlap, TX a Good Place to Live?

Lake Dunlap is a small town of 1,484 in Texas, with a median household income of $101,667 . Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake Dunlap stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Dunlap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake Dunlap 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

Lake Dunlap's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Dunlap costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Dunlap, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,078	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lake Dunlap's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.7 /100k

Property Crime

806.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Dunlap, 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	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Dunlap sees average highs of 64.2°F in January and 96.3°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lake Dunlap, TX
Average High — January	64.2°F
Average High — July	96.3°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lake Dunlap, TX	National Avg
Population	1,484	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Braunfels, TX 3 mi McQueeney, TX 5 mi Geronimo, TX 7 mi Santa Clara, TX 7 mi Marion, TX 7 mi

Lake Dunlap vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Dunlap, TX affordable or expensive?

Lake Dunlap's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake Dunlap roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,200 and median rent is $1,078/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Dunlap, TX?

Lake Dunlap's violent crime rate is 136.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 806.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Dunlap?

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

Is Lake Dunlap, TX a good place to live?

Lake Dunlap, TX has a population of 1,484, a median household income of $101,667, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lake Dunlap?

Lake Dunlap averages 64.2°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lake Dunlap?

The population of Lake Dunlap, Texas is 1,484 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Dunlap?

Key numbers for living in Lake Dunlap: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $236,200, median household income $101,667, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Dunlap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.