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Laguna Heights, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
990 Population 6,188/sq mi density
$80,100 Home Value $259,008 Zillow
$483 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
260 Violent Crime/100K 5,660 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Laguna Heights, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$80,100
72% below
Zillow: $259,008
Median Rent
$483/mo
58% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
32% below
5,660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
45.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
27.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Laguna Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
28%
Rent
42%
Poverty
221%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laguna Heights a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laguna Heights is $80,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,008. Median rent is $483/month, with 9.0% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Laguna Heights reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,660/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Laguna Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 45.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laguna Heights has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population990
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density6,188/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,573
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.4%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

Home Value$80,100
Rent$483
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$259,008
Housing Units496
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent260/100K
Property5,660/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+45.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Broadband26.1%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Laguna Heights was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.