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El Lago
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
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Suburb
Houston

El Lago

#11 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Houston Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C
    El Lago is a suburb of Houston with a population of 3,060. El Lago is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in El Lago offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In El Lago there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in El Lago and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in El Lago are highly rated.
    About El Lago...
    Population
    3,060
    Suburb of
    Houston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $261,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,607
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in El Lago

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $95,417
    National
    $69,021
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