Meadowlakes, Texas
Among the top 10% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 29% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 90% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 15% for walkability
Meadowlakes is a small community in Texas with about 2,144 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on monthly rent and walkability.
- The median home value in Meadowlakes is $327k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Meadowlakes is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Meadowlakes is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Meadowlakes has a violent crime rate of 941/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Meadowlakes is 26 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.4 in2.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 63% of US places
Home Value$327k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$774better than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.50%better than 25% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.57%better than 54% of US places
Unemployment4.8%better than 41% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.5 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 43% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 29% of US places
Comfortable Days104 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.1better than 30% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 27% of US places
School Quality56.6better than 47% of US places
Violent Crime941/100kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Crime909/100kbetter than 51% of US places
Community
Population2,14466th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age55.488th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8420th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5482nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.9%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.3%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.7%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 51% of US places
Walkability5.0/20better than 15% of US places
Airport Distance45 mibetter than 71% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.4%better than 66% of US places
Amenities Nearby261.19better than 74% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 83% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Meadowlakes an affordable place to live?
- Meadowlakes is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 63% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is Meadowlakes safe?
- Meadowlakes is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 941/100k (better than 39%). Property crime is 909/100k.
- What is the weather like in Meadowlakes?
- Meadowlakes averages 84°F in July and 50°F in January, with 32.5 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Meadowlakes?
- Public-school quality in Meadowlakes is about average, scoring better than 47% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Meadowlakes?
- The average one-way commute in Meadowlakes is 26 min.