Lorenzo is a small town of 878 in Texas, with a median household income of $29,485
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lorenzo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lorenzo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lorenzo 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: 90.9
Lorenzo's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lorenzo costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lorenzo, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$414
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,485
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lorenzo's violent crime rate is 261.5 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
261.5 /100k
Property Crime
610.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lorenzo is served primarily by LORENZO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lorenzo, TX
National Avg
School District
LORENZO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lorenzo sees average highs of 55.0°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.3 inches of snow per year.
Lorenzo's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lorenzo roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,400 and median rent is $414/month.
Lorenzo's violent crime rate is 261.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 610.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lorenzo are operated by LORENZO ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lorenzo, TX has a population of 878, a median household income of $29,485, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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.
Lorenzo averages 55.0°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches
with about 7.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lorenzo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79343.
The population of Lorenzo, Texas is 878 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lorenzo: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $79,400, median household income $29,485, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lorenzo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
