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Livingston, Texas

town · Polk County

At a glance

5,718
Population
$200,100
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$193,317
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,104/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$48,841
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
16.9 min
Average commute
85.9%
Homes with broadband
99.03%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost44% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college36 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates83.6%
College graduates17.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Polk County Open for Business
Polk County Economic Development Corp. serves Polk County, Texas, providing information on demographics, industries, education, and available land and properties to support business growth.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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