La Puerta, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
718 Population 2,244/sq mi density
$680 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

La Puerta, TX

At a Glance

Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
39.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.1%
319% above
43.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How La Puerta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
58%
Poverty
347%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
419%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Puerta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

26.6% of adults in La Puerta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 39.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Puerta has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population718
Median Age17.8 yrs
Density2,244/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born37.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,799
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty43.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

Home Value
Rent$680
Ownership9.0%
Zillow$140,521
Housing Units192
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation158 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+39.4%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute10 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in La Puerta was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
37.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.