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El Lago, TX
City in Harris County, Texas.
Population
2,997
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,654
ZIP codes
0
El Lago and its ZIP codes
El Lago at a glance
- El Lago is about 40 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,625, 22% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,900 (13% above Texas) and median rent is $1,374 a month.
Local data for El Lago, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Lago, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,625
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$320,900
Median rent
$1,374/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
51.9%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (397), German Americans (352), French Americans (321).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for El Lago.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.97B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
How people get to work
El Lago, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.1%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Lago, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Lago, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near El Lago
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Lake VillageCity | 0.9 mi | 1.1 |
| SeabrookCity | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| KemahCity | 3.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Nassau BayCity | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| ShoreacresCity | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| WebsterCity | 5.4 mi | 6.3 |
| BacliffCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.5 |
| League CityCity | 6.1 mi | 51.4 |
| La PorteCity | 6.5 mi | 18.6 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| DickinsonCity | 8.2 mi | 10 |
| San LeonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.8 |
| PasadenaCity | 8.6 mi | 43.7 |
| FriendswoodCity | 9.7 mi | 20.6 |
| Deer ParkCity | 10 mi | 10.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Lago, TX in?
- El Lago is in Harris County, Texas.
- What is the population of El Lago, TX?
- About 2,997 people live in El Lago, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Lago?
- Nearby places include Taylor Lake Village (0.9 mi), Seabrook (1.1 mi), Clear Lake Shores (2.1 mi), Kemah (3.2 mi), Nassau Bay (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023