Living in La Ward, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Ward · Census data 2020–2024
La Ward has 178 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median home value is $90,000, the median rent is $972/month.
La Ward is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Ward at a glance
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 32.5State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $90,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $972/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3%
- Average commute
- 76 min
Is La Ward a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 76 minutes; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 44.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in La Ward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Ward the median home value is $90,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in La Ward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 28.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 71.4%
- Vacant
- 40.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.54
40.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that La Ward has many vacation and second homes.
La Ward demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 37.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 70
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Ward ›
Education in La Ward
3% of adults 25 and older in La Ward have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Ward
- Unemployment rate
- 17.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 76 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
La Ward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Ward | 178 | — | $90,000 | $972 |
| Point Comfort | 304 | $142,500 | $251,600 | $1,175 |
| Ganado | 1,534 | $57,315 | $180,700 | $1,070 |
| Edna | 6,027 | $59,600 | $117,800 | $1,055 |
| Blessing | 418 | $51,313 | $138,100 | — |
| Palacios | 4,388 | $52,620 | $153,800 | $785 |
| Port Lavaca | 11,358 | $70,123 | $128,200 | $849 |
| Louise | 890 | $63,750 | $122,700 | $1,533 |
| Inez | 2,031 | $82,838 | $236,500 | $847 |
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What is the average home price in La Ward?
The median home value in La Ward is $90,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in La Ward?
The median gross rent in La Ward is $972 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is La Ward, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 76 minutes; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 44.4%.
What is the median age in La Ward?
The median age in La Ward is 32.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in La Ward?
The average commute to work in La Ward is 76 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Ward?
The unemployment rate in La Ward is 17.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Ward?
3% of adults in La Ward 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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