Living in La Pryor, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Pryor · Census data 2020–2024
La Pryor has 1,236 residents with a median age of 26.7. The median household income is $39,205 (50% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $75,700, the median rent is $2,125/month.
La Pryor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Pryor at a glance
- Population
- 1,236
- Median age
- 26.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $39,205State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $75,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,125/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is La Pryor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in February–March and October–November.
Cost of living in La Pryor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Pryor the median home value is $75,700, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,125 per month, which is 47.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
La Pryor median household income
The median household income in La Pryor is $39,205 and the income per person is $17,394. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Pryor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 468
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.10
La Pryor demographics
- Population
- 1,236
- Median age
- 26.7
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 399
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Pryor ›
Education in La Pryor
8.8% of adults 25 and older in La Pryor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Pryor
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.9%
La Pryor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pryor | 1,236 | $39,205 | $75,700 | $2,125 |
| Batesville | 994 | $28,140 | $73,400 | — |
| Loma Grande | 324 | $76,308 | $33,000 | — |
| Crystal City | 6,159 | $36,328 | $109,100 | $518 |
| Uvalde | 15,417 | $51,141 | $136,800 | $994 |
| Knippa | 844 | $53,958 | $108,200 | $843 |
| Carrizo Springs | 4,723 | $38,659 | $86,700 | — |
| Big Wells | 544 | $50,417 | $60,800 | $613 |
| Sabinal | 799 | $33,542 | $80,100 | $556 |
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What is the median household income in La Pryor, TX?
The median household income in La Pryor is $39,205, 50% 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 Pryor?
The median home value in La Pryor is $75,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Pryor?
The median gross rent in La Pryor is $2,125 per month, about 47.8% of household income.
Is La Pryor, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in La Pryor?
The median age in La Pryor is 26.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Pryor?
The average commute to work in La Pryor is 43 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Pryor?
The unemployment rate in La Pryor is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Pryor?
8.8% of adults in La Pryor 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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