The Town FilesLuling, Texas
City in Caldwell County · population 5,599 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $210,300
- Household income
- $54,818
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 48.7
Luling is a city of 5,599 people in Caldwell County, Texas. The median home is worth $210,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Texas towns, hipper than 95% of Texas towns, more walkable than 83% of Texas towns.
How Luling ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Luling is worth $210,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $54,818, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,021 a month. 63.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Luling | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,021 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $54,818 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 63.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Luling
| People | Luling | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Luling
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 39.6°F. About 35.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luling since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 21, 2022 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 21, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 12, 1971.
Severe weather in Caldwell County since 1996
Caldwell County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Caldwell County
Caldwell County had 10,350 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,985 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Luling itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Luling
3 public schools with 1,426 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD SHANKLIN EL | PK-5 | 711 | 13.9 |
| LULING H S | 9-12 | 413 | 12.9 |
| GILBERT GERDES J H | 6-8 | 302 | 15.9 |
Towns near Luling
- Lockhart, TX13.7 mi · 14,379 people · home $251,600
- Gonzales, TX16.7 mi · 7,165 people · home $208,500
- Redwood, TX18.1 mi · 4,003 people · home $109,500
- Seguin, TX20.3 mi · 29,433 people · home $249,400
- San Marcos, TX21.9 mi · 67,553 people · home $310,400
- Kyle, TX25.8 mi · 45,697 people · home $334,600
- New Braunfels, TX28.1 mi · 90,403 people · home $339,400
- Cedar Creek, TX28.8 mi · 3,154 people · home $279,400
Luling questions
Is Luling, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Luling scores better for retirees than 81% of Texas towns and quieter than 82%. 27.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Luling?
The median owner-occupied home in Luling is valued at $210,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,818, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,021 a month.
What is the weather like in Luling?
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 39.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Luling get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Luling since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 21, 2022. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)