La Porte, TX Overview

The Galveston Bay area community of La Porte is just 35 minutes from Houston and centrally located near major vacation destinations.  The community offers all the hospitality, relaxation, and charm of a city steeped in heritage and civic pride.  Museums, parks, local festivities, unique shops, crafts and antiques, galleries, casual and fine dining, and historic buildings add to the quality of life.  Recreational amenities include tennis courts, a wave pool, golfing, fishing, boating, and water sports.  Newcomers to La Porte can choose from a medley of housing options that encompass single-family homes, waterfront properties, townhomes, and condominiums.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 11%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,859.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.851
Households w/ Children 32%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 37%
Median Year in Residency 3.83

Housing Inventory

La Porte, TX Housing Inventory 898 3,010 9,108 9,108 898 3,010 9,108

Market Overview

237 listings with an estimated median price of $289,900

Price Count
$0 - 100K 19
$100K - 200K 35
$200K - 300K 78
$300K - 400K 61
$400K - 500K 23
$500K - 600K 4
$600K - 700K 10
$700K - 800K 4
$900K - 1M 1
$1M - Max 2
Property Type Count
Single Family 183
Townhouse 15
Condo 2
Rental 14
Lots and Land 34
Multi Family 3

(Data as of 4/28/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

La Porte, TX Population Demographics

Total: 34,644

Households:12,119

Median Age: 36.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

La Porte, TX Temperature

Weather Risk

La Porte, TX Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

La Porte, TX Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

La Porte, TX Highest Education Level Attained 6,962 1,682 973 1,194 2,634 1,955 6,854 6,962 1,682 973 1,194 2,634

Employment and Finance

Workforce

La Porte, TX Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $71,604)

La Porte, TX Income by dollar range 567 454 362 429 386 456 497 459 358 824 1,609 1,848 1,646 944 914 205 87 73

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$701
One Bedroom
$797
Two Bedroom
$976
Three Bedroom
$1,333
Four Bedroom
$1,690

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

La Porte, TX Crime

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