Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
El Lago
El Lago, TX Area Guide
A tourist town with excellent schools and lakefront views
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Great Schools
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Community
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Tourism
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Charming
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Lake
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A charming small-town popular with tourists, El Lago is situated on Clear Lake in the suburbs of southeast Texas. Located just 30 miles southeast of Houston, residents of El Lago have easy access to this thriving metropolis, home to Buffalo Bayou Park, Minute Maid Park, and House of Blues. El Lago is an ideal suburb for families due to its safe atmosphere, friendly neighbors, and high-ranking public schools like Ed White Elementary.
El Lago is home to Mcnair Memorial Park, offering ample green space, playgrounds, and athletic fields. This safe suburb features walkable streets and unbeatable access to lakefront recreation. Residents and visitors alike frequent the lake for swimming, fishing, boating, skiing, and more. A few small businesses sit near the water’s edge, like Boondoggle’s, a cozy gastropub, and Chelsea Wine Bar, a trendy spot for live music and waterfront views. A blend of upscale and affordable apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes are available for renters in El Lago, Texas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,030
Average: $111,001
Education
968
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,671
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
El Lago has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
G W Robinson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
561 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
621 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
707 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
707 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- NASA-Johnson Space Center
- Space Center Houston
- Armand Bayou Nature Center
- Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- William P Hobby
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.