Living in La Blanca, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Blanca · Census data 2020–2024
La Blanca has 2,998 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $56,008 (29% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $82,300, the median rent is $923/month.
La Blanca at a glance
- Population
- 2,998
- Median age
- 32.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,008State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $82,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $923/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is La Blanca a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in La Blanca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Blanca the median home value is $82,300, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $923 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,245 a month in housing costs.
La Blanca median household income
The median household income in La Blanca is $56,008 and the income per person is $18,975. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Blanca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 907
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.50
La Blanca demographics
- Population
- 2,998
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 853
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Blanca ›
Education in La Blanca
6% of adults 25 and older in La Blanca have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Blanca
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
La Blanca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Blanca | 2,998 | $56,008 | $82,300 | $923 |
| San Carlos | 3,678 | $49,132 | $75,600 | $711 |
| Elsa | 5,697 | $42,439 | $81,600 | $767 |
| Edcouch | 2,739 | $21,843 | $58,500 | $552 |
| Muniz | 1,601 | $91,121 | $96,400 | — |
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
| Monte Alto | 2,350 | $30,486 | $89,400 | $927 |
| La Villa | 3,005 | $31,359 | $101,000 | — |
| Murillo | 8,883 | $70,609 | $164,100 | $748 |
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What is the median household income in La Blanca, TX?
The median household income in La Blanca is $56,008, 29% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Blanca?
The median home value in La Blanca is $82,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Blanca?
The median gross rent in La Blanca is $923 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is La Blanca, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in La Blanca?
The median age in La Blanca is 32.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Blanca?
The average commute to work in La Blanca is 24 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Blanca?
The unemployment rate in La Blanca is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Blanca?
6% of adults in La Blanca have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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