Living in Laureles, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laureles · Census data 2020–2024
Laureles has 4,224 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $34,771 (56% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $152,400, the median rent is $873/month.
Laureles at a glance
- Population
- 4,224
- Median age
- 29.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $34,771State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $152,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $873/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Laureles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 35.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Laureles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laureles the median home value is $152,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,233 a month in housing costs.
Laureles median household income
The median household income in Laureles is $34,771 and the income per person is $13,389. 35.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Laureles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,193
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 4.03
Laureles demographics
- Population
- 4,224
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 1,049
- Foreign-born
- 27.7%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laureles ›
Education in Laureles
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Laureles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laureles
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Laureles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureles | 4,224 | $34,771 | $152,400 | $873 |
| Indian Lake | 962 | $25,982 | $65,400 | $1,036 |
| Los Fresnos | 8,291 | $61,938 | $152,200 | $989 |
| Chula Vista | 284 | $19,628 | — | — |
| Green Valley Farms | 371 | $73,333 | $60,000 | — |
| La Tina Ranch | 405 | $39,178 | $107,100 | — |
| Arroyo Gardens | 335 | $32,250 | $140,600 | — |
| Bayview | 887 | $135,685 | $313,100 | $2,250 |
| Rancho Viejo | 2,849 | $90,714 | $264,500 | $1,392 |
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What is the median household income in Laureles, TX?
The median household income in Laureles is $34,771, 56% 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 Laureles?
The median home value in Laureles is $152,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Laureles?
The median gross rent in Laureles is $873 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Laureles, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 35.4%.
What is the median age in Laureles?
The median age in Laureles is 29.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Laureles?
The average commute to work in Laureles is 26 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laureles?
The unemployment rate in Laureles is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laureles?
6.6% of adults in Laureles 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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