At a Glance
Median Income
$42,992
$23,291 per capita
Home Value
$99,100
Zillow: $184,907
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
416/100K
1,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
14.9% smoking rate
How La Feria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Feria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Feria a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Feria residents earn a median household income of $42,992 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,291. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Feria is $99,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,907. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 35.8% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
La Feria reports 416 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,619/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in La Feria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Feria has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population6,821
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,554/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,992
Per Capita$23,291
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty25.7%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,100
Rent$1,010
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$184,907
Housing Units3,017
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent416/100K
Property1,619/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation57 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in La Feria was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Valley International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
15.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.