At a Glance
Median Rent
$680/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
39.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
43.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Puerta a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
La Puerta reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,460/100K.
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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population718
Median Age17.8 yrs
Density2,244/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,799
Unemployment8.9%
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%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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