Town in Llano County

Living in Llano, TX

C

391st of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 47 of 100

Llano gets an overall grade of C and ranks 391st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and schools, and trails on cost of living and jobs and income.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Llano isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthLlano
Where Llano is in Texas.
Population
3,587+6.8% since 2020
Median rent
$1,07823% lower than Texas
Median home value
$234,10018% lower than Texas
Household income
$48,309Median
Average commute
20 minOne way
Violent crime
137Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Llano

Llano is a town in Llano County. 3,587 people lived here in 2025, up 6.8% from 2020. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Places locals use include Robinson Llano County Park, Llano River Park and Badu Park.

The median age is 41.6, 30% of households have children, 61% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $48,309 a year (38% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Llano

  • Low violent crime. 137 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 65% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,078, 23% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 20 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Llano

  • Homes are pricey for local incomes. The median home costs 4.8 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Llano suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 65% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 49% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 38% lower than the Texas median, with 31 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 50% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 15% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 65% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 15% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 91% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,078 is 23% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 24% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,078 is 23% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 4% for people on a budget.

Llano report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Llano with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $1,078, homes cost 4.8x income.

    15 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $48,309, 6.1% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B

    3 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    70 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B-

    137 violent crimes per 100k, 491 property crimes per 100k.

    57 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    1 grocery store, 31 restaurants, 6 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 9.9% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C-

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    35 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    15% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs US towns

Where Llano stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Average commute: 20 min24% lower than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,07823% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 15%5 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median household income: $48,30938% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%15 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Home value to income: 4.8x34% higher than Texas (3.6x)

Cost of living in Llano

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Llano is $1,078 a month, 23% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $43,000 a year. Right now 67% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $878 for a one-bedroom, $1,102 for a two-bedroom and $1,526 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $234,100, 18% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,281 before tax, or $1,429 with property tax. That is $351 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Llano pays $1,771 a year, 58% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in LlanoStudio$8381 bedroom$8782 bedrooms$1,1023 bedrooms$1,5264 bedrooms$1,576
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Llano County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent23% lower than Texas$1,078$1,403$1,413
Median home value18% lower than Texas$234,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income34% higher than Texas4.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than Texas67%52%51%
Median property tax per year58% lower than Texas$1,771$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Texas61%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,429
Mortgage payment
$1,281
Property tax
$148
Median rent, for comparison
$1,078

Based on a $234,100 home in Llano, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Llano safe?

In 2025, Llano Police Department reported 5 violent crimes and 18 property crimes. That works out to 137 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 65% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 491 property crimes per 100,000, 76% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 61% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Llano by yearTexas13720212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
137
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
491
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Llano by yearTexas49120212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Llano Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Llano

Llano has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Llano ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
70
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
85
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BLlano High SchoolHigh, Llano ISD87 of 100
  • BLlano ElementaryElementary, Llano ISD86 of 100
  • BLlano Junior HighMiddle, Llano ISD81 of 100

Daily life in Llano

Everyday places mapped inside Llano, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Robinson Llano County Park, Llano River Park, Badu Park.

The average one-way commute is 20 minutes, 24% shorter than the Texas average. 10% of workers work from home. 6.8% walk, bike or take transit to work.

The median household income is $48,309, income per person is $34,661, unemployment is 6.1% and 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
31
Cafes
2
Bars
6
Parks
6
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
3
Childcare
1
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income38% lower than Texas$48,309$78,476$80,734
Income per person15% lower than Texas$34,661$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas6.1%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Texas15%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Texas26%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher3 points lower than Texas83%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance5 points lower than Texas15%20%11%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas91%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute24% lower than Texas20 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Texas9.9%14%15%
Workers who work from home9.9%
Workers who take transit0.1%
Workers who walk5.3%
Workers who bike1.4%

Who lives in Llano

Under 1822%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6431%
65 and over27%

Median age 41.6 years. 30% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White85%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black0.6%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race4.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Llano

Llano has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 120 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 28 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Llano30°50°70°90°62J66F73M80A86M93J96J97A90S82O71N64DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Llano, 2 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Llano

    Nearby, Buchanan Dam gets a D-, Kingsland gets an F and Granite Shoals gets a D+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. D-Buchanan DamTown, 1,513 people14 mi
    2. FKingslandTown, 7,330 people14 mi
    3. D+Granite ShoalsTown, 5,328 people23 mi
    4. B-Horseshoe BayTown, 4,854 people23 mi
    5. C+Cottonwood ShoresTown, 1,859 people25 mi
    6. C-BurnetTown, 6,732 people26 mi

    Living in Llano: common questions

    Is Llano, TX a good place to live?

    Llano gets an overall grade of C and ranks 391st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and schools, and trails on cost of living and jobs and income.

    How much does it cost to live in Llano?

    Median rent in Llano is $1,078 a month, 23% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $234,100, 18% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,429, including property tax.

    Is Llano safe?

    In 2025, Llano Police Department reported 137 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 65% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 491 per 100,000, 76% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Llano?

    We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Llano. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 70 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Llano?

    Summers in Llano peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 28 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Llano?

    The average one-way commute is 20 min, 24% lower than the Texas average. About 9.9% of workers work from home.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.