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La Puerta, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
718
Population
2,244/sq mi density
$680
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
2,460 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
9.0%
86% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
192
Median year built: 1987
Ownership vs. Renting
9.0%
Owner-Occupied
91.0%
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:
$680/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
9.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
71% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
9.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,521 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 9.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 91.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 9.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 192 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |