In Lavaca, Texas, the median home price is $298,952, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $63,240; the population is 20,552; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 152.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lavaca at a glance
Population
20,552
Median Household Income
$63,240
Typical Home Value
$298,952
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
152.0
Avg Commute Time
26.2
About Lavaca
Lavaca has a population of 20,552. The median home value is $298,952, 2% below the Texas median. Median household income is $63,240 (19% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Hallettsville, Yoakum, and Shiner.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lavaca
4 towns, by population.
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Lavaca at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lavaca?
- Lavaca has a population of 20,552 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lavaca?
- The median home value in Lavaca is $298,952. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lavaca?
- Median household income in Lavaca is $63,240 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lavaca in?
- Lavaca is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Lavaca?
- Lavaca contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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