Living in Laguna Heights, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laguna Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Laguna Heights has 357 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median home value is $77,200.
Laguna Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laguna Heights at a glance
- Population
- 357
- Median age
- 58.9State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $77,200State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
Is Laguna Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 35.5%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Laguna Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laguna Heights the median home value is $77,200, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Laguna Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 35.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 1.87
35.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Laguna Heights has many vacation and second homes.
Laguna Heights demographics
- Population
- 357
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 41.2%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 35.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laguna Heights ›
Education in Laguna Heights
37.6% of adults 25 and older in Laguna Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 26.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laguna Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 45.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 23.4%
Laguna Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Heights | 357 | — | $77,200 | — |
| Laguna Vista | 3,673 | $63,632 | $255,900 | — |
| Port Isabel | 5,111 | $32,222 | $182,600 | $748 |
| South Padre Island | 2,891 | $70,472 | $516,900 | $1,521 |
| Bayview | 887 | $135,685 | $313,100 | $2,250 |
| Chula Vista | 284 | $19,628 | — | — |
| Los Fresnos | 8,291 | $61,938 | $152,200 | $989 |
| Laureles | 4,224 | $34,771 | $152,400 | $873 |
| Brownsville | 189,177 | $52,130 | $139,900 | $923 |
More for people moving to Laguna Heights
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What is the average home price in Laguna Heights?
The median home value in Laguna Heights is $77,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Laguna Heights, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 35.5%.
What is the median age in Laguna Heights?
The median age in Laguna Heights is 58.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Laguna Heights?
The unemployment rate in Laguna Heights is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laguna Heights?
37.6% of adults in Laguna Heights 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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