Living in La Homa, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Homa · Census data 2020–2024
La Homa has 11,285 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $36,895 (53% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $109,200, the median rent is $740/month.
La Homa at a glance
- Population
- 11,285
- Median age
- 27.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $36,895State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $109,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $740/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is La Homa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 37.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in La Homa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Homa the median home value is $109,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,256 a month in housing costs.
La Homa median household income
The median household income in La Homa is $36,895 and the income per person is $14,820. 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Homa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,253
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 3.75
La Homa demographics
- Population
- 11,285
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 34.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 3,004
- Foreign-born
- 34.8%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Homa ›
Education in La Homa
7.9% of adults 25 and older in La Homa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Homa
- Unemployment rate
- 13.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
La Homa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Homa | 11,285 | $36,895 | $109,200 | $740 |
| West Sharyland | 1,664 | $46,863 | $98,300 | — |
| Doffing | 5,004 | $32,318 | $101,700 | $785 |
| Alton | 20,214 | $52,715 | $156,300 | $1,038 |
| Palmview | 15,921 | $43,963 | $113,600 | $678 |
| Perezville | 2,237 | $47,836 | $105,800 | — |
| Citrus City | 2,395 | $39,375 | $93,800 | — |
| Palmhurst | 2,601 | $98,125 | $375,000 | $823 |
| Palmview South | 1,819 | $29,167 | $82,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Homa, TX?
The median household income in La Homa is $36,895, 53% 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 Homa?
The median home value in La Homa is $109,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Homa?
The median gross rent in La Homa is $740 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is La Homa, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 37.4%.
What is the median age in La Homa?
The median age in La Homa is 27.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Homa?
The average commute to work in La Homa is 24 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Homa?
The unemployment rate in La Homa is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Homa?
7.9% of adults in La Homa 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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