Living in La Esperanza, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Esperanza · Census data 2020–2024
La Esperanza has 347 residents with a median age of 22.5. The median household income is $22,121 (72% lower than the Texas median).
La Esperanza is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Esperanza at a glance
- Population
- 347
- Median age
- 22.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $22,121State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
Is La Esperanza a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 72% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 98.6%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
La Esperanza median household income
The median household income in La Esperanza is $22,121 and the income per person is $5,509. 98.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Esperanza: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 56
- Owner-occupied
- 37.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 6.20
La Esperanza demographics
- Population
- 347
- Median age
- 22.5
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 56
- Foreign-born
- 24.8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Esperanza ›
Education in La Esperanza
22.4% of adults 25 and older in La Esperanza have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Esperanza
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 41.1%
La Esperanza vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Esperanza | 347 | $22,121 | — | — |
| Los Alvarez | 245 | $10,929 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in La Esperanza, TX?
The median household income in La Esperanza is $22,121, 72% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is La Esperanza, TX a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 72% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 98.6%.
What is the median age in La Esperanza?
The median age in La Esperanza is 22.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in La Esperanza?
The unemployment rate in La Esperanza is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Esperanza?
22.4% of adults in La Esperanza 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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