What are the schools like in Luling, TX?

Luling is served primarily by LULING ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Luling?

The median household income in Luling, TX is $59,773 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Luling, TX?

Luling has an average high temperature of 63.9°F in January and 96.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches.

Luling, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Luling, TX affordable or expensive?

Luling's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Luling is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $185,000 and the median rent is $1,015 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Luling, TX?

Luling has a violent crime rate of 309.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1169.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Luling, TX a Good Place to Live?

Luling is a small town of 5,455 in Texas, with a median household income of $59,773 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Luling stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Luling is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Luling 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: 97.6

Luling's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Luling costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Luling, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$185,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,015	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,773	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Luling's violent crime rate is 309.7 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

309.7 /100k

Property Crime

1169.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Luling is served primarily by LULING ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Luling, TX	National Avg
School District	LULING ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Luling sees average highs of 63.9°F in January and 96.8°F in July, with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Luling, TX
Average High — January	63.9°F
Average High — July	96.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Luling, TX	National Avg
Population	5,455	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	35.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.0%	22.2%
65 and over	27.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harwood, TX 9 mi Kingsbury, TX 11 mi Staples, TX 12 mi Lockhart, TX 14 mi Martindale, TX 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Luling

Luling, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78648

Luling vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luling, TX affordable or expensive?

Luling's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Luling roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $185,000 and median rent is $1,015/month.

What is the crime rate in Luling, TX?

Luling's violent crime rate is 309.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1169.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Luling?

Public schools in Luling are operated by LULING ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Luling, TX a good place to live?

Luling, TX has a population of 5,455, a median household income of $59,773, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Luling?

Luling averages 63.9°F in January and 96.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Luling?

Luling, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78648.

What is the population of Luling?

The population of Luling, Texas is 5,455 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Luling?

Key numbers for living in Luling: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $185,000, median household income $59,773, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Luling side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.