At a Glance
Median Income
$41,198
$16,455 per capita
Home Value
$101,400
Zillow: $167,353
Median Rent
$746/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
50.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
17.6% smoking rate
How La Homa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Homa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Homa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Homa residents earn a median household income of $41,198 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,455. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% 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 Homa is $101,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,353. Median rent is $746/month, with 29.5% 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 1999.
Education
7.5% of adults in La Homa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
50.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Homa has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population11,389
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,805/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born34.1%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,198
Per Capita$16,455
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,400
Rent$746
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$167,353
Housing Units3,187
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity47.8%
Diabetes20.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation182 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+50.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in La Homa was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
34.1% 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.