Life in La Porte research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in La Porte over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in La Porte:
The population in La Porte is 36,077.
The median home value in La Porte is $251,825.
The median income in La Porte is $81,801.
The cost of living in La Porte is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in La Porte is $1,327.
The unemployment rate in La Porte is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in La Porte is 12.3%.
The average high in La Porte is 78.3° and the average low is 61.0°.
Crime in La Porte summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in La Porte. Key points include:
There were 425 total crimes in La Porte in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in La Porte is 1,131.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in La Porte is 173.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in La Porte is 958.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in La Porte is -46.62% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
La Porte / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 425 | 1,131.2 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 65 | 173.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 10.6 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 52 | 138.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 360 | 958.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 90.5 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 287 | 763.9 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 103.8 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in La Porte summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in La Porte. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in La Porte is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in La Porte is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in La Porte is $251,825.
The median income in La Porte is $81,801.
| Living Expense | La Porte | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in La Porte is 78.3° and the average low is 61.0°.
There are 68.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | La Porte |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 61.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
The current population in La Porte is 36,077. The population has increased 8.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36,077 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 35,782 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 35,566 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 35,340 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 35,246 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 35,386 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 35,216 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 34,922 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 34,746 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 34,473 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 34,127 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 33,859 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 33,639 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 33,329 | - |
50.6% White with 18,256 White residents.
7.6% African American with 2,732 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 489 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 344 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 825 Two Or More residents.
37.2% Hispanic with 13,418 Hispanic residents.
| Race | La Porte | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.6% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 7.6% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 37.2% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
La Porte is 50.0% female with 18,020 female residents.
La Porte is 50.0% male with 18,056 male residents.
| Gender | La Porte | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in La Porte completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in La Porte completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in La Porte completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in La Porte completed some college.
10.0% of adults in La Porte completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in La Porte completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in La Porte completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in La Porte completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in La Porte completed doctorate degree.
| Education | La Porte | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.7% of households in La Porte earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in La Porte earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in La Porte earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in La Porte earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in La Porte earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in La Porte earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in La Porte earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in La Porte earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.7% of households in La Porte earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.3% of households in La Porte earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | La Porte | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% |