Below Average CostSafer than AverageLIVINGSTON ISD
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West Livingston is a small town of 7,559 in Texas, with a median household income of $62,500
and a 10.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Livingston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Livingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West 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: 93.0
West Livingston's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Livingston costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Livingston, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,091
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
West Livingston's violent crime rate is 257.0 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
257.0 /100k
Property Crime
1370.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West 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
West 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
8.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Livingston sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 94.7°F in July,
with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
West Livingston's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Livingston roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,400 and median rent is $1,091/month.
West Livingston's violent crime rate is 257.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1370.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West 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. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Livingston, TX has a population of 7,559, a median household income of $62,500, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%.
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.
West Livingston averages 61.7°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Livingston, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77351.
The population of West Livingston, Texas is 7,559 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Livingston: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $116,400, median household income $62,500, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Livingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
