What are the schools like in Lake Tanglewood, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Lake Tanglewood?

The median household income in Lake Tanglewood, TX is $140,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Lake Tanglewood, TX?

Lake Tanglewood has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Lake Tanglewood, TX affordable or expensive?

Lake Tanglewood's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Tanglewood is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $625,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Lake Tanglewood has a violent crime rate of 49.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 191.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Tanglewood, TX a Good Place to Live?

Lake Tanglewood is a small town of 697 in Texas, with a median household income of $140,833 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake Tanglewood stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lake Tanglewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake Tanglewood 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: 90.8

Lake Tanglewood's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Tanglewood costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Tanglewood, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$625,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$140,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lake Tanglewood's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.4 /100k

Property Crime

191.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Tanglewood, 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	49.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Tanglewood sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation and 7.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Tanglewood, TX
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	18.4"
Annual Snowfall	7.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Tanglewood, TX	National Avg
Population	697	—
Median Age	61.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.1%	22.2%
65 and over	41.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palisades, TX 1 mi Timbercreek Canyon, TX 2 mi Rockwell Place, TX 7 mi Canyon, TX 9 mi Amarillo, TX 10 mi

Lake Tanglewood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Tanglewood, TX affordable or expensive?

Lake Tanglewood's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake Tanglewood roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $625,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Tanglewood, TX?

Lake Tanglewood's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 191.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Tanglewood?

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

Is Lake Tanglewood, TX a good place to live?

Lake Tanglewood, TX has a population of 697, a median household income of $140,833, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Tanglewood?

Lake Tanglewood averages 52.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches with about 7.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lake Tanglewood?

The population of Lake Tanglewood, Texas is 697 with a median age of 61.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Lake Tanglewood: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $625,000, median household income $140,833, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Tanglewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.