Living in La Vernia, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Vernia · Census data 2020–2024
La Vernia has 1,095 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $76,250 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $347,400, the median rent is $993/month.
La Vernia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Vernia at a glance
- Population
- 1,095
- Median age
- 49.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $347,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $993/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is La Vernia a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in La Vernia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Vernia the median home value is $347,400, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,946 a month in housing costs.
La Vernia median household income
The median household income in La Vernia is $76,250 and the income per person is $38,886. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Vernia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 536
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.30
La Vernia demographics
- Population
- 1,095
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 476
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 15.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Vernia ›
Education in La Vernia
19.1% of adults 25 and older in La Vernia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Vernia
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
La Vernia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Vernia | 1,095 | $76,250 | $347,400 | $993 |
| St. Hedwig | 2,313 | $147,390 | $282,100 | — |
| New Berlin | 633 | $110,000 | $434,500 | $1,365 |
| Stockdale | 1,377 | $52,532 | $173,300 | $917 |
| Elmendorf | 2,389 | $51,691 | $161,300 | $1,327 |
| China Grove | 1,215 | $103,162 | $359,800 | — |
| Floresville | 8,007 | $65,270 | $241,000 | $1,076 |
| Marion | 939 | $62,788 | $162,100 | $1,296 |
| Randolph AFB | 1,240 | $113,250 | — | $2,247 |
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What is the median household income in La Vernia, TX?
The median household income in La Vernia is $76,250, 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 Vernia?
The median home value in La Vernia is $347,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Vernia?
The median gross rent in La Vernia is $993 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is La Vernia, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in La Vernia?
The median age in La Vernia is 49.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Vernia?
The average commute to work in La Vernia is 36 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Vernia?
The unemployment rate in La Vernia is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Vernia?
19.1% of adults in La Vernia 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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