Cost of Living in Lavon, TX
Population 5,624 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Lavon sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 14 miles northeast of Garland, Lavon falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 55% higher than Garland's $249,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lavon
The median home value in Lavon is $386,600 — 27% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,780/month, 35% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $132,778/year is 78% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 75.9°F and lows of 54.1°F. Overall, Lavon has a cost of living index of 130 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% more expensive.
Lavon has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 91 | 95 | 96 | 88 | 78 | 66 | 57 |
| Low °F | 34 | 38 | 46 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 44 | 36 |
| Precip" | 2.70 | 2.57 | 3.51 | 3.58 | 4.77 | 3.58 | 1.96 | 1.73 | 2.81 | 4.41 | 3.19 | 3.49 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lavon, TX?
Lavon has a cost index of 130 (100 = national average). It is 30% above the national average.
What is average rent in Lavon, TX?
The median gross rent in Lavon is $1,780 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lavon?
The median home value in Lavon is $386,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lavon?
The median household income in Lavon is $132,778 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lavon, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lavon is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Lavon, TX affordable?
Lavon is above average in cost of living, with an index of 130 — about 30% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Lavon?
Lavon has average high temperatures of 75.9°F and average lows of 54.1°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lavon at a Glance
- Population
- 5,624
- Median Income
- $132,778
- Home Value
- $386,600
- Median Rent
- $1,780/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 75.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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