Living in South La Paloma, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South La Paloma · Census data 2020–2024
South La Paloma has 386 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $42,361 (46% lower than the Texas median).
South La Paloma is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South La Paloma at a glance
- Population
- 386
- Median age
- 32.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $42,361State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is South La Paloma a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
South La Paloma median household income
The median household income in South La Paloma is $42,361 and the income per person is $12,592. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in South La Paloma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 155
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.86
South La Paloma demographics
- Population
- 386
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 35.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 135
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 32.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South La Paloma ›
Education in South La Paloma
0% of adults 25 and older in South La Paloma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South La Paloma
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 36.3%
South La Paloma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South La Paloma | 386 | $42,361 | — | — |
| Orange Grove | 1,089 | $44,779 | $123,300 | $686 |
| K-Bar Ranch | 361 | $42,390 | $35,000 | — |
| Agua Dulce | 251 | $48,438 | $85,000 | — |
| Sandia | 206 | $250,001 | $328,400 | — |
| Alice | 17,707 | $48,676 | $131,100 | $934 |
| Banquete | 619 | $94,639 | — | — |
| San Patricio | 403 | $61,250 | $134,400 | — |
| Lake City | 508 | $51,000 | $101,800 | $981 |
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What is the median household income in South La Paloma, TX?
The median household income in South La Paloma is $42,361, 46% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is South La Paloma, TX a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in South La Paloma?
The median age in South La Paloma is 32.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in South La Paloma?
The average commute to work in South La Paloma is 36 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South La Paloma?
The unemployment rate in South La Paloma is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South La Paloma?
0% of adults in South La Paloma 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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