Living in La Feria, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Feria · Census data 2020–2024
La Feria has 6,891 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $45,081 (43% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $106,900, the median rent is $1,037/month.
La Feria at a glance
- Population
- 6,891
- Median age
- 40.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $45,081State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $106,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,037/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is La Feria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in La Feria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Feria the median home value is $106,900, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,037 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,431 a month in housing costs.
La Feria median household income
The median household income in La Feria is $45,081 and the income per person is $24,668. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Feria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,396
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.62
La Feria demographics
- Population
- 6,891
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 2,631
- Foreign-born
- 17.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Feria ›
Education in La Feria
16.2% of adults 25 and older in La Feria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Feria
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
La Feria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria | 6,891 | $45,081 | $106,900 | $1,037 |
| Bixby | 294 | $86,447 | $105,000 | — |
| Heidelberg | 2,215 | $33,953 | $57,700 | — |
| Mercedes | 16,733 | $46,904 | $111,800 | $812 |
| Palm Valley | 2,155 | $99,438 | $275,000 | $1,340 |
| Las Palmas II | 808 | $45,893 | $147,300 | $858 |
| Rangerville | 112 | $39,010 | — | — |
| Primera | 5,344 | $80,116 | $160,900 | $1,293 |
| Juarez | 196 | $21,474 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in La Feria, TX?
The median household income in La Feria is $45,081, 43% 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 Feria?
The median home value in La Feria is $106,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Feria?
The median gross rent in La Feria is $1,037 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is La Feria, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in La Feria?
The median age in La Feria is 40.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Feria?
The average commute to work in La Feria is 20 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Feria?
The unemployment rate in La Feria is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Feria?
16.2% of adults in La Feria 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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