Living in La Villa, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Villa · Census data 2020–2024
La Villa has 3,005 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $31,359 (60% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $101,000.
La Villa at a glance
- Population
- 3,005
- Median age
- 35.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $31,359State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $101,000State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is La Villa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in La Villa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Villa the median home value is $101,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,354 a month in housing costs.
La Villa median household income
The median household income in La Villa is $31,359 and the income per person is $14,288. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in La Villa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 650
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.19
La Villa demographics
- Population
- 3,005
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 611
- Foreign-born
- 29.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Villa ›
Education in La Villa
4.7% of adults 25 and older in La Villa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Villa
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 89%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
La Villa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Villa | 3,005 | $31,359 | $101,000 | — |
| Laguna Seca | 239 | $39,179 | $49,900 | — |
| Edcouch | 2,739 | $21,843 | $58,500 | $552 |
| Elsa | 5,697 | $42,439 | $81,600 | $767 |
| Mila Doce | 7,731 | $50,921 | $67,700 | $640 |
| Indian Hills | 2,961 | $32,816 | $54,400 | $1,155 |
| Monte Alto | 2,350 | $30,486 | $89,400 | $927 |
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
| La Blanca | 2,998 | $56,008 | $82,300 | $923 |
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What is the median household income in La Villa, TX?
The median household income in La Villa is $31,359, 60% 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 Villa?
The median home value in La Villa is $101,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is La Villa, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in La Villa?
The median age in La Villa is 35.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Villa?
The average commute to work in La Villa is 20 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Villa?
The unemployment rate in La Villa is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Villa?
4.7% of adults in La Villa 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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