Below Average CostNear National AverageLIVINGSTON ISD
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Livingston is a small town of 5,672 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,952
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Livingston 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 Livingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Livingston 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
Livingston's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Livingston costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Livingston, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,023
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,952
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Livingston's violent crime rate is 469.3 per 100,000 residents
— 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
469.3 /100k
Property Crime
3302.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Livingston is served primarily by LIVINGSTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Livingston, TX
National Avg
School District
LIVINGSTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Livingston sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 94.7°F in July,
with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Livingston's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Livingston roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,900 and median rent is $1,023/month.
Livingston's violent crime rate is 469.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3302.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Livingston are operated by LIVINGSTON ISD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Livingston, TX has a population of 5,672, a median household income of $47,952, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Livingston averages 61.7°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Livingston, Texas is 5,672 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Livingston: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $148,900, median household income $47,952, crime index 137 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Livingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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