Living in La Grulla, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Grulla · Census data 2020–2024
La Grulla has 1,341 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $37,308 (52% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $54,400, the median rent is $791/month.
La Grulla is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Grulla at a glance
- Population
- 1,341
- Median age
- 29.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $37,308State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $54,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $791/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is La Grulla a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in La Grulla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Grulla the median home value is $54,400, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
La Grulla median household income
The median household income in La Grulla is $37,308 and the income per person is $16,145. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Grulla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 524
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 21.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.27
La Grulla demographics
- Population
- 1,341
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 34.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 15.1%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Grulla ›
Education in La Grulla
1% of adults 25 and older in La Grulla have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Grulla
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.9%
La Grulla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grulla | 1,341 | $37,308 | $54,400 | $791 |
| East Alto Bonito | 340 | $95,357 | $107,800 | — |
| Villarreal | 140 | $25,938 | — | — |
| Alto Bonito Heights | 1,121 | $35,625 | — | — |
| West Alto Bonito | 822 | $40,896 | $82,300 | — |
| Mikes | 1,688 | $49,375 | $95,000 | — |
| La Paloma Ranchettes | 319 | $107,688 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in La Grulla, TX?
The median household income in La Grulla is $37,308, 52% 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 Grulla?
The median home value in La Grulla is $54,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Grulla?
The median gross rent in La Grulla is $791 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is La Grulla, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in La Grulla?
The median age in La Grulla is 29.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Grulla?
The average commute to work in La Grulla is 21 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Grulla?
The unemployment rate in La Grulla is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Grulla?
1% of adults in La Grulla 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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