At a Glance
Median Income
$50,491
$17,647 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $146,916
Median Rent
$998/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
58.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
16.6% smoking rate
How La Blanca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Blanca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Blanca a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Blanca residents earn a median household income of $50,491 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,647. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Blanca is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,916. Median rent is $998/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
4.9% of adults in La Blanca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
58.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Blanca has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population3,479
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density842/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.9%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,491
Per Capita$17,647
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$998
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$146,916
Housing Units1,069
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity47.4%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation67 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+58.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in La Blanca was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
20.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.