La Grulla, Texas
Among the top 9% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US places
- top 2% for estimated total tax burden
- top 3% for cost of living
- bottom 5% for broadband access
La Grulla is a small community in Texas with about 1,375 residents. It grades A for weather and F for getting around. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, cost of living, and comfortable days. It rates lower on airport distance and broadband access.
- The median home value in La Grulla is $44k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in La Grulla is $39k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in La Grulla is $783 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- La Grulla has a violent crime rate of 1325/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in La Grulla average around 87°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Mild winters · Dry
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Precipitation 2.9 in0.8 in
oppressive 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$39k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 97% of US places
Home Value$44k2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$783better than 68% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$369better than 43% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.87%better than 59% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden3.68%better than 98% of US places
Unemployment8.1%better than 20% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)62°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)87°F99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation22.5 in16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 87% of US places
Sunny Days272 daysbetter than 85% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 6% of US places
Comfortable Days120 daysbetter than 94% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.2better than 22% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 50% of US places
School Quality67.0better than 62% of US places
Violent Crime1325/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Crime662/100kbetter than 63% of US places
Community
Population1,37557th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.09th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5083rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0768th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)0.0%1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)100.0%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability5.2/20better than 18% of US places
Airport Distance226 mibetter than 6% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access55.6%better than 5% of US places
Amenities Nearby65.45better than 45% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is La Grulla an affordable place to live?
- La Grulla is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 97% of comparable areas. Median rent is $783.
- Is La Grulla safe?
- La Grulla is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1325/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 662/100k.
- What is the weather like in La Grulla?
- La Grulla averages 87°F in July and 62°F in January, with 22.5 in of annual precipitation and about 272 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in La Grulla?
- Public-school quality in La Grulla is above average, scoring better than 62% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.