At a Glance
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $314,969
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9.4% smoking rate
How La Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Union a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Union is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,969. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
32.9% of adults in La Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Union has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population917
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born18.8%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,975
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
Home Value$156,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$314,969
Housing Units313
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
Elevation3,799 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute16 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in La Union was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
18.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.