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Leming, TX

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Affordability Score: 59/100

Population: 767 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Leming, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 767 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (59/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $74,205, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,098 per month (studio $831, 1BR $1,002, 3BR $1,435, 4BR $1,454). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,892 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Leming, TX include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 16.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$74,205
Median household income
Education F
9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,098/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$8,892/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$74,205
▲ 20% vs national
Per Capita Income
$23,819
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
16.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
87.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,098/mo
▼ 8% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$831
1BR
$1,002
2BR
$1,098
3BR
$1,435
4BR
$1,454

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
▼ 20 ppt vs national
High School+
52.0%
Median Age
31.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,892/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,320/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,112/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,748/yr

What This Means

Leming, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C (59/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 767. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Leming, TX affordable?
Leming, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C (59/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $74,205.
What is the cost of living in Leming?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,098/mo. Infant childcare $8,892/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →