At a Glance
Median Income
$41,813
$12,646 per capita
Home Value
$78,200
Zillow: $96,255
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
38.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
18.1% smoking rate
How La Coma Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Coma Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Coma Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Coma Heights residents earn a median household income of $41,813 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,646. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Coma Heights is $78,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,255. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
17.9% of adults in La Coma Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
38.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Coma Heights has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population122
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born42.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,813
Per Capita$12,646
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$96,255
Housing Units68
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain23.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation64 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+38.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Broadband20.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in La Coma Heights was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
42.6% 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.