City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Holiday Lakes, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Holiday Lakes - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

853
Residents
$45,962
Median income
$93,600
Median home
$1,359
Median rent (state)

Holiday Lakes - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Holiday Lakes lands in the 14th percentile for household income and the 74th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

14th
percentile, household income
7th
percentile, home value
52nd
percentile, median rent
74th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Holiday Lakes, TX

853 people live in Holiday Lakes, Texas - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Holiday Lakes households earn a median of $45,962 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 27.8%. Holiday Lakes's housing stock carries a median value of $93,600, and the median resident age is 30.4 years. About 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 54.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 1 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Stable), up 0% from five years earlier. Holiday Lakes reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 744.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,359 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 93.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

853 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$45,962 /yr

Poverty 27.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Holiday Lakes compare to other US cities?

Here's how Holiday Lakes stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 14% higher than other cities
Home value 7% pricier than other cities
Median rent 52% pricier than other cities
Safety 74% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Holiday Lakes ranks #163 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Holiday Lakes against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Holiday Lakes's strongest outlier among Texas cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Holiday Lakes ranks #147 - the 91st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Holiday Lakes only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,235 of 1,520
19th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#518 of 1,663
67th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#1,182 of 1,505
21st percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#147 of 1,663
91st percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,355 of 1,663
18th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

14thIncome percentile
74thSafety percentile

14th percentile nationally for median household income · 74th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Holiday Lakes's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Holiday Lakes's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 53 Avg. percentile National median
Holiday Lakes's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Holiday Lakes's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$93,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 93% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Holiday Lakes $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Holiday Lakes, TX Holiday Lakes, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Holiday Lakes, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Holiday Lakes, TX median $45,962/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Holiday Lakes, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Holiday Lakes, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 8.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 27.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
853
Median Income
$45,962
Median Home Value
$93,600
Median Age
30.4
Poverty Rate
27.8%
Labor force participation
54.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
744.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
186.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
558.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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950 residents1,000 residents1,050 residents1,100 residents 202020212022202320242025 990 residents 1,059 residents ▲ +7.0%
Holiday Lakes's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 13
2021 4
2022 4
2023 1
2024 1

Permit volume increased 0% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.3%
Carpool
17.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.9%

Based on 337 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Holiday Lakes sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,359/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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853 people
Bryson
851 people
McLean
855 people
Mountain City
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Cut and Shoot
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Cross Timber
848 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Holiday Lakes's 853 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Belle Fontaine, AL
853 people
Hardy, AR
853 people
Alpaugh, CA
853 people
Gun Club Estates, FL
853 people
Adair, IA
853 people
Huntington, MA
853 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Holiday Lakes's $45,962 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Altavista, VA
$45,962 median income
Vidalia, LA
$45,958 median income
Sabina, OH
$45,957 median income
Moore, MT
$45,972 median income
Lealman, FL
$45,949 median income
Ford, CA
$45,976 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Holiday Lakes, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Holiday Lakes, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 57.9% 17.2% 24.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 69.8% White 57.9% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 17.2% Two or more races 24.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Holiday Lakes compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Holiday Lakes (this city) 853 $45,962
Falls City 853 $77,697
Bryson 851 $72,781
McLean 855 $44,934
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Holiday Lakes, TX?

What is the population of Holiday Lakes, TX? +

853 people live in Holiday Lakes, TX according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Holiday Lakes, TX? +

Holiday Lakes households earn a median of $45,962 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Holiday Lakes? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Holiday Lakes; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Holiday Lakes, TX safe? +

Holiday Lakes has a total crime rate of 744.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Holiday Lakes, TX? +

A typical home in Holiday Lakes is worth $93,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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