Lipan is a small town of 417 in Texas, with a median household income of $66,875
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lipan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lipan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lipan 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: 93.1
Lipan's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lipan costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lipan, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$929
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lipan's violent crime rate is 123.3 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.3 /100k
Property Crime
1265.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lipan is served primarily by LIPAN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lipan, TX
National Avg
School District
LIPAN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lipan sees average highs of 56.8°F in January
and 96.5°F in July,
with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Lipan's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lipan roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,500 and median rent is $929/month.
Lipan's violent crime rate is 123.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1265.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lipan are operated by LIPAN ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lipan, TX has a population of 417, a median household income of $66,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Lipan averages 56.8°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lipan, Texas is 417 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lipan: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $154,500, median household income $66,875, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lipan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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