Living in La Porte, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Porte · Census data 2020–2024
La Porte has 36,730 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $80,753 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $234,600, the median rent is $1,378/month.
La Porte at a glance
- Population
- 36,730
- Median age
- 37.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $80,753State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $234,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,378/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is La Porte a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in La Porte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Porte the median home value is $234,600, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,378 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,929 a month in housing costs.
La Porte median household income
The median household income in La Porte is $80,753 and the income per person is $44,477. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Porte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,791
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.75
La Porte demographics
- Population
- 36,730
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 13,329
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Porte ›
Education in La Porte
17.6% of adults 25 and older in La Porte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Porte
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
La Porte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte | 36,730 | $80,753 | $234,600 | $1,378 |
| Morgan's Point | 233 | $76,250 | $425,000 | $1,354 |
| Shoreacres | 1,580 | $130,815 | $287,100 | $1,176 |
| Deer Park | 33,967 | $100,382 | $264,600 | $1,318 |
| Seabrook | 13,768 | $102,726 | $350,000 | $1,476 |
| Pasadena | 149,433 | $64,927 | $209,600 | $1,213 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,721 | $165,875 | $388,900 | — |
| El Lago | 2,997 | $95,625 | $320,900 | $1,374 |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | $111,818 | $463,400 | $1,808 |
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What is the median household income in La Porte, TX?
The median household income in La Porte is $80,753, about the same as 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 Porte?
The median home value in La Porte is $234,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Porte?
The median gross rent in La Porte is $1,378 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is La Porte, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in La Porte?
The median age in La Porte is 37.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Porte?
The average commute to work in La Porte is 24 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Porte?
The unemployment rate in La Porte is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Porte?
17.6% of adults in La Porte 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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