La Paloma, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,836 Population 1,319/sq mi density
$60,333 Median Income $19,744 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $162,586 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,333 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $847/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

La Paloma, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,333
20% below
$19,744 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
72% below
Zillow: $162,586
Median Rent
$847/mo
27% below
17.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How La Paloma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
28%
Rent
73%
Poverty
171%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Paloma a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Paloma residents earn a median household income of $60,333 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,744. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Paloma is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,586. Median rent is $847/month, with 17.7% 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 2001.

Education

17.6% of adults in La Paloma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Paloma has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Data Overview

People

Population2,836
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density1,319/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born21.2%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,333
Per Capita$19,744
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$847
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$162,586
Housing Units814
Rent Burden17.7%

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes20.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation45 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband66.6%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in La Paloma was built in 2001.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valley International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
21.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.