Texas · Metropolitan Area
La Feria is a small city in Texas with a population of 6,821. Residents earn $42,992 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, La Feria receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. La Feria has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in La Feria is $42,992, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 25.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in La Feria is $99,100, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
La Feria is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,418 per 100,000, 125% above the national average.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
La Feria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 48.6% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 51.4% |
| 284% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,992 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,291 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $857 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,428 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,200 |
| County GDP | $17,387M |
| Restaurants | 815 |
| Healthcare | 1,060 |
| Retail | 1,030 |
| Manufacturing | 186 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,394 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.45% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $99,100 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,355 |
| Median List Price | $219,950 |
| Median List Price | $219,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $174 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 21.9% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,010 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,394 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.45% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.4% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,065/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,060 |
| Total Violent | 123.9/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 68.8/100K |
| Robbery | 27.5/100K |
| Assault | 27.5/100K |
| Total Property | 4,417.8/100K |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,307.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,082.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.5/100K |
| Arson | 13.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.6 inches |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,554/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1538°N, 97.8250°W |
| County FIPS | 48061 |
Winner: Republican by 5.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 73.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,554/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,060 |
| Restaurants | 815 |
| Retail Stores | 1,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |