At a Glance
Median Income
$70,632
$34,385 per capita
Home Value
$189,400
Zillow: $230,927
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
540/100K
2,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.1% smoking rate
How La Marque Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Marque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Marque a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Marque residents earn a median household income of $70,632 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,385. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,943 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Marque is $189,400 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,927. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 34.8% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
La Marque reports 540 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,265/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in La Marque hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Marque has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population18,833
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,632
Per Capita$34,385
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$26,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,400
Rent$1,375
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$230,927
Housing Units7,881
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent540/100K
Property2,265/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in La Marque was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.