La Porte, Texas
Among the top 24% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 31% of US places
- top 5% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
La Porte is a mid-size city in Texas with about 36,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and airport distance. It rates lower on cost of living and summer humidity.
Official websiteci.la-porte.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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68%43%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.7 in4.2 in
oppressive 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$79k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 17% of US places
Home Value$197k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 26% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.63%better than 20% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.76%better than 87% of US places
Unemployment5.3%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.3 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days130 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.6better than 38% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 34% of US places
School Quality85.9better than 79% of US places
Violent Crime1424/100kbetter than 19% of US places
Property Crime1430/100kbetter than 32% of US places
Community
Population35,78296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.926th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5286th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6391st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)48.1%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)40.0%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 52% of US places
Walkability6.5/20better than 48% of US places
Airport Distance14 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.4%better than 66% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.56better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is La Porte an affordable place to live?
- La Porte is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in La Porte?
- The median home value in La Porte is $197k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in La Porte?
- Median household income in La Porte is $79k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in La Porte?
- Median gross rent in La Porte is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is La Porte safe?
- La Porte is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1424/100k (better than 19%). Property crime is 1430/100k.
- What is the weather like in La Porte?
- La Porte averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 57.3 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in La Porte?
- Public-school quality in La Porte is above average, scoring better than 79% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in La Porte?
- The average one-way commute in La Porte is 26 min.
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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)