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Llano is a small town of 3,374 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,404
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Llano stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Llano is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Llano 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: 94.0
Llano's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Llano costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Llano, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$995
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,404
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Llano's violent crime rate is 195.7 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.7 /100k
Property Crime
1034.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Llano is served primarily by LLANO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Llano, TX
National Avg
School District
LLANO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Llano sees average highs of 62.2°F in January
and 96.3°F in July,
with 29.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Llano's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Llano roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,700 and median rent is $995/month.
Llano's violent crime rate is 195.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1034.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Llano are operated by LLANO ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Llano, TX has a population of 3,374, a median household income of $46,404, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
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.
Llano averages 62.2°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Llano, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78643.
The population of Llano, Texas is 3,374 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Llano: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $164,700, median household income $46,404, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Llano side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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