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La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
541 Population 64/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $20,042 per capita
$262,700 Home Value $115,471 Zillow
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 2.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$262,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,499
97% below
$20,042 per capita
Home Value
$262,700
7% below
Zillow: $115,471
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
658/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr

How La Paloma-Lost Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Paloma-Lost Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
3%
Home Value
93%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Paloma-Lost Creek a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Paloma-Lost Creek residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,042. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Paloma-Lost Creek is $262,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,471. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

La Paloma-Lost Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 658/100K.

Education

8.4% of adults in La Paloma-Lost Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Paloma-Lost Creek has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population541
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$20,042
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

F
Home Value$262,700
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$115,471
Housing Units305
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property658/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death10,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation65 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband20.7%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in La Paloma-Lost Creek was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.