Living in La Paloma, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Paloma · Census data 2020–2024
La Paloma has 2,797 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $59,840 (24% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $82,400, the median rent is $666/month.
La Paloma at a glance
- Population
- 2,797
- Median age
- 27.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,840State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $82,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $666/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is La Paloma a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in La Paloma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Paloma the median home value is $82,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $666 per month, which is 46.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,390 a month in housing costs.
La Paloma median household income
The median household income in La Paloma is $59,840 and the income per person is $20,328. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Paloma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 817
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.63
La Paloma demographics
- Population
- 2,797
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 770
- Foreign-born
- 25%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Paloma ›
Education in La Paloma
21% of adults 25 and older in La Paloma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Paloma
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
La Paloma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paloma | 2,797 | $59,840 | $82,400 | $666 |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 2,552 | $45,505 | $68,800 | — |
| Palmer | 1,435 | $18,675 | — | — |
| Rice Tracts | 1,384 | $133,472 | $241,000 | — |
| Los Indios | 948 | $45,179 | $63,500 | $819 |
| San Benito | 24,709 | $43,639 | $85,300 | $839 |
| Rancho Viejo | 2,849 | $90,714 | $264,500 | $1,392 |
| Rangerville | 112 | $39,010 | — | — |
| Green Valley Farms | 371 | $73,333 | $60,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Paloma, TX?
The median household income in La Paloma is $59,840, 24% 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 Paloma?
The median home value in La Paloma is $82,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Paloma?
The median gross rent in La Paloma is $666 per month, about 46.7% of household income.
Is La Paloma, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in La Paloma?
The median age in La Paloma is 27.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Paloma?
The average commute to work in La Paloma is 29 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Paloma?
The unemployment rate in La Paloma is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Paloma?
21% of adults in La Paloma 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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