La Joya, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
4,613 Population
$50,652 Median Income
$109,600 Home Value
$781 Median Rent
73°F Avg Temperature
29.4 yrs Median Age
19.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
2.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Education

People

Population4,613
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density1,096/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 26.9%

Economy

2.8/5
Median Income$50,652
Per Capita Income$19,504
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty Rate23.3%
County GDP$31,357M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$109,600
Zillow Value$155,109
Median Rent$781
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes17.3%
Depression19.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Jan / Jul58° / 85°
Rain20 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+68.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Work From Home7.8%
BroadbandN/A

How La Joya Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$50,652
Home Value$109,600
Median Rent$781
Poverty Rate23.3%
Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
Unemployment4.4%
Avg Temperature73.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,613
Population Density1,096 per sq mi
Median Age29.4 years
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26.9% Hispanic 2.7% Other 70.4%
White26.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races70.4%

Language

English Only8.3%
Spanish Speakers91.7%
English 8.3% Spanish 91.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.5%
Health Insurance64.2%

Income

33% below avg
Median Household Income$50,652
Per Capita Income$19,504
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$825
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$47,556

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Poverty Rate23.3%
Total Establishments (County)14,062
County GDP$31,357M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,288
Healthcare Facilities2,330
Retail Stores2,150
Manufacturing302
Total Establishments14,062

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,288 Healthcare 2,330 Retail 2,150 Manufacturing 302

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$47,556
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,938

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.7 min
Work From Home7.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

61% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$109,600
Zillow Home Value Index$155,109

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$284,900
Price Per Sq Ft$133
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.9%
Price Drops62.8%
Active Inventory43

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied52.6%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$781

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,938
Effective Tax Rate (est.)6.33%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma8.6%
COPD5.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity38.4%
Depression19.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage64.2%
Regular Checkup71.4%
Premature Death Rate8,263 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index4.4 / 10
Exercise Access63.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,330
Restaurants (County)1,288

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)70
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

58°F Jan 85°F Jul
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Average73.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation20.2 in
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation172 ft (52 m)
Land Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density1,096 per sq mi
Latitude26.2579°
Longitude-98.4764°
County FIPS48215

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51%
D 48.1%

Republican +2.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
High School+68.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,096 per sq mi
Land Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)70
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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