At a Glance
Median Income
$50,652
$19,504 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $160,709
Median Rent
$781/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
1,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
13.2% smoking rate
How La Joya Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Joya's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Joya 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 Joya residents earn a median household income of $50,652 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,504. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% 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 Joya is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,709. Median rent is $781/month, with 18.4% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
La Joya reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,122/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in La Joya hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Joya has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population4,613
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density1,096/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born19.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,652
Per Capita$19,504
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$781
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$160,709
Housing Units1,667
Rent Burden18.4%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property1,122/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation172 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in La Joya was built in 1994.
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.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
19.6% 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.