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La Porte, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
36,077
Population
1,940/sq mi density
$81,801
Median Income
$45,268 per capita
$217,100
Home Value
$252,899 Zillow
$1,327
Median Rent
38.4% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
233
Violent Crime/100K
1,460 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,801 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,100 home value, $1,327/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$217,100
23% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,327/mo
14% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,481
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$217,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$252,899
Median Sale Price
$285,000
Median List Price
$299,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.1%
Owner-Occupied
27.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$1,327/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,749/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
76 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
41
Price Drops
23.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$147
Active Inventory
114
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $217,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,899 |
| Median Sale Price | $285,000 |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $147 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,327 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,749 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 76 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.7% |
| Homes Sold | 41 |
| Active Inventory | 114 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $147 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,481 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 38.4% |