At a Glance
Median Income
$65,395
$34,571 per capita
Home Value
$121,000
Zillow: $189,334
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
1,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Lavaca a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.3% (75% 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 $189,334. 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 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,224/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,410
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,124/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,395
Per Capita$34,571
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$5,127M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,611
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,000
Rent$1,024
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$189,334
Housing Units4,915
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent279/100K
Property1,224/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation18 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Lavaca was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.