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El Lago
City in Texas, United States
Overview
El Lago is a cozy lakeside city set between Houston and Galveston, known for its scenic waterfronts and close-knit community. It is a favorite among families and offers easy access to the NASA Johnson Space Center and Clear Lake's boating scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
3,090
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.56°, -95.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,425
Local Cost
$1,740
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
13.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1465 mm
Internet Speed
416 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
7
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
EFD
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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