La Villa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,931 Population 4,885/sq mi density
$50,917 Median Income $14,931 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $123,584 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
190 Violent Crime/100K 1,139 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,917 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

La Villa, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,917
32% below
$14,931 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
59% below
Zillow: $123,584
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
50% below
1,139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
52.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
43% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How La Villa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
41%
Rent
84%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Villa a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Villa residents earn a median household income of $50,917 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,931. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Villa is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,584. Median rent is $981/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

La Villa reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,139/100K.

Education

6.2% of adults in La Villa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 52.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Villa has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,931
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density4,885/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born32.2%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,917
Per Capita$14,931
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$981
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$123,584
Housing Units588
Rent Burden33.8%

Crime

F
Violent190/100K
Property1,139/100K

Health

Obesity45.9%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.6 in/yr
Elevation57 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+52.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in La Villa was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Valley International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
32.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.