Lyford is a small town of 2,540 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,300
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lyford 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 Lyford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lyford 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: 85.6
Lyford's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lyford costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lyford, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$59,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$658
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,300
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lyford's violent crime rate is 510.3 per 100,000 residents
— 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
510.3 /100k
Property Crime
1371.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lyford is served primarily by LYFORD CISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lyford, TX
National Avg
School District
LYFORD CISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lyford sees average highs of 71.3°F in January
and 96.9°F in July,
with 25.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Lyford's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lyford roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $59,300 and median rent is $658/month.
Lyford's violent crime rate is 510.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1371.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lyford are operated by LYFORD CISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lyford, TX has a population of 2,540, a median household income of $39,300, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
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.
Lyford averages 71.3°F in January and 96.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.5 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lyford, Texas is 2,540 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lyford: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $59,300, median household income $39,300, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.