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Livingston, TX

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Population
5,386
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
170 ft
Median Home Value
$200,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,841
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityHuntsville, Texas37 miles away · 49,088 residents.

About Livingston

Livingston is a town and the county seat of Polk County, Texas, located northeast of Houston. Settled in 1835 as Springfield and renamed in 1846, the community near Lake Livingston State Park and the Polk County Museum is served by the Livingston Independent School District for public primary and secondary education for local students.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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