Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
19%
Livingston
Livingston, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$871
Population
6,623
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Home of Angelina College and Lake Livingston State Park - Livingston, Texas
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Livingston is the largest city in Polk County, approximately 75 miles north of Houston. US-59 and US-190 make commuting a breeze for area residents. Alongside US-190/West Church Street, you’ll discover drive-up and sit-down restaurants, the Polk County Memorial Museum, car service centers, and more.
Many popular destinations make up this city, including Lake Livingston State Park and the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation. The Livingston Independent School District includes multiple K-12 schools, and higher learning campuses like Angelina College - Livingston are located here.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,437
Average: $59,334
Education
862
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,893
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Livingston, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Livingston, TX is $871 for one bedroom, $1,075 for two bedrooms, and $790 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Livingston has decreased by -4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$871/month
596 Sq Ft
House
$1,955/month
1,600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Livingston, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Timber Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
522 Students
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Public
Grades K-5
515 Students
Livingston Intermediate School
Public
Grades 4-5
645 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
893 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,128 Students
Livingston High School Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
15 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3 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
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Parks and Recreation
- Lake Livingston State Park
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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.