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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Livingston.
Livingston is the county seat of Polk County. It is about 74 miles northeast of Houston on Highway 59. The town is situated east of Lake Livingston, where the fishing is amazing. The 2020 census counted 5,640 people living in this town.
The Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation is located to the east of Livingston and has a population of about 480. To the west is West Livingston on the eastern shore of Lake Livingston, a census-designated place with a population of 8,156.
In 1835, the area was settled, and the town was named Springfield. In 1846, the name changed to Livingston. West Livingston did not develop until the late 20th century.
In contemporary times, the area is known for its natural landscapes and recreational activities on Lake Livingston.
Lake Livingston is one of the most popular lakes for fishing in Texas. The huge lake has a total surface area of over 90,000 acres and a depth of 77 feet. There are 13 types of fish living in this lake, including American paddlefish, alligator gar, blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white crappie, black crappie, and white bass.
Livingston is a community where you can go fishing in the morning and have a fish fry in the afternoon.
The local economy depends on retail, health care, construction, and tourism. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is way too high. The median household income is $43,745 per year, which is about $25,000 less than the American average of $69,021. The economy is slower in job creation when compared to the national average. Livingston's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is 29.7%, compared to the expected national average job growth rate of 33.5%.
The industries offering the most jobs are health care (12.1%), retail (8%), public administration (11.7%), accommodations/food service (5.3%), wood products (5.1%), churches (4.8%), and construction (4.1%).
The best neighborhoods are on the western side of the town, with houses on the lake commanding the highest prices.
Here are a few areas with the nicest homes for sale:
The Livingston Independent School District is the administrator of the public schools. The school district spends $11,249 annually for each student. The student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to one creates an average small class size.
There are two private schools in Livingston. They are the Eastside Christian School (PK to 2nd) and Livingston Montessori School (PK to 11th).
There are three colleges and universities within a 50-mile area. They are the public four-year Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, the public two-year Angelina College in Lufkin, and the public two-year Lone Star College in The Woodlands.
The City of Livingston has an elected mayor who works with five elected members serving on the City Council.
The Livingston Parks and Recreation Department manages Pedigo Park and the Matthews Street Swimming Pool and supports the following events:
The median home price is $265,000 if you want to buy a home in Livingston. This price is trending up by 10.4% year-over-year. It is a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than interested buyers.
Areavibes gives Livingston an A+ for having a very low cost of living. The cost of living in Livingston is lower (4% less) than other Texan cities and 12% lower than the national average.