Lake Medina Shores is a small town of 532 in Texas, with a median household income of $56,200
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lake Medina Shores stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lake Medina Shores is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Medina Shores 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 Medina Shores's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lake Medina Shores costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lake Medina Shores, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$132,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,200
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Medina Shores's violent crime rate is 138.5 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.5 /100k
Property Crime
679.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Medina Shores is served primarily by BANDERA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake Medina Shores, TX
National Avg
School District
BANDERA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Medina Shores sees average highs of 61.5°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Lake Medina Shores's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lake Medina Shores roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $132,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Lake Medina Shores's violent crime rate is 138.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 679.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Medina Shores are operated by BANDERA ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Medina Shores, TX has a population of 532, a median household income of $56,200, 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.
Lake Medina Shores averages 61.5°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Medina Shores, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78003.
The population of Lake Medina Shores, Texas is 532 with a median age of 58.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Medina Shores: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $132,000, median household income $56,200, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Medina Shores side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.