Little River-Academy is a small town of 2,374 in Texas, with a median household income of $73,125
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Little River-Academy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Little River-Academy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Little River-Academy 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: 91.8
Little River-Academy's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Little River-Academy costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Little River-Academy, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,128
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Little River-Academy's violent crime rate is 370.3 per 100,000 residents
— 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
370.3 /100k
Property Crime
1649.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Little River-Academy is served primarily by ACADEMY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Little River-Academy, TX
National Avg
School District
ACADEMY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Little River-Academy sees average highs of 60.0°F in January
and 95.2°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Little River-Academy's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Little River-Academy roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,700 and median rent is $1,128/month.
Little River-Academy's violent crime rate is 370.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1649.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Little River-Academy are operated by ACADEMY ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Little River-Academy, TX has a population of 2,374, a median household income of $73,125, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Little River-Academy averages 60.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Little River-Academy, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76554.
The population of Little River-Academy, Texas is 2,374 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Little River-Academy: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $158,700, median household income $73,125, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Little River-Academy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
