At a Glance
Median Income
$81,801
$45,268 per capita
Home Value
$217,100
Zillow: $252,899
Median Rent
$1,327/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
1,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
How La Porte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Porte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Porte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Porte residents earn a median household income of $81,801 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,268. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Porte is $217,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,899. Median rent is $1,327/month, with 38.4% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
La Porte reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,460/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in La Porte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Porte has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population36,077
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,940/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,801
Per Capita$45,268
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,100
Rent$1,327
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$252,899
Housing Units13,481
Rent Burden38.4%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property1,460/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault146/100K
Burglary205/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in La Porte was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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