Living in La Joya, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Joya · Census data 2020–2024
La Joya has 4,763 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $53,526 (32% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $108,000, the median rent is $884/month.
La Joya at a glance
- Population
- 4,763
- Median age
- 32.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,526State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $108,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $884/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is La Joya a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in La Joya
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Joya the median home value is $108,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $884 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,279 a month in housing costs.
La Joya median household income
The median household income in La Joya is $53,526 and the income per person is $22,244. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Joya: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,817
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.27
La Joya demographics
- Population
- 4,763
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 1,458
- Foreign-born
- 25.2%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Joya ›
Education in La Joya
17.3% of adults 25 and older in La Joya have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Joya
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
La Joya vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Joya | 4,763 | $53,526 | $108,000 | $884 |
| Penitas | 6,444 | $48,993 | $167,000 | $697 |
| Perezville | 2,237 | $47,836 | $105,800 | — |
| Salida del Sol Estates | 7,766 | $36,097 | $96,800 | $842 |
| Abram | 1,741 | $58,846 | $93,000 | — |
| Sullivan City | 3,902 | $44,464 | $94,600 | $730 |
| Doffing | 5,004 | $32,318 | $101,700 | $785 |
| Palmview | 15,921 | $43,963 | $113,600 | $678 |
| Nina | 965 | $43,553 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in La Joya, TX?
The median household income in La Joya is $53,526, 32% 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 Joya?
The median home value in La Joya is $108,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Joya?
The median gross rent in La Joya is $884 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is La Joya, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in La Joya?
The median age in La Joya is 32.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Joya?
The average commute to work in La Joya is 20 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Joya?
The unemployment rate in La Joya is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Joya?
17.3% of adults in La Joya 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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