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Port Lavaca, TX
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Port Lavaca, TX
At a Glance
How Port Lavaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Lavaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Lavaca a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Lavaca residents earn a median household income of $65,395 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,571. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Lavaca is $121,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,169. Median rent is $1,024/month, with 23.1% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Port Lavaca reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,884/100K. The murder rate is 8.1/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Port Lavaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Lavaca has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.