La Joya, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,613 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,652 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$519 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
4
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
6
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro Area
6
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (34%) Conservative

Climate

Hot semi-arid climate. Hot and dry grassland climate with low rainfall and periodic drought. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 60
Feb 1 0 64
Mar 1 0 70
Apr 1 0 76
May 2 0 81
Jun 2 0 84
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 87
Sep 4 0 83
Oct 2 0 76
Nov 1 0 68
Dec 1 0 60

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

La Joya Hs
<1 miles, S · 2.3star
Jimmy Carter Early College Hs
<1 miles, SW · 4.6star
Hope Academy
<1 miles, SW
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Colleges

South Texas College
14 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Mission Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SE · 3.2star
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
16 miles, SE · 4.1star
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
17 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Airports

Valley International Airport
51 miles, SE · 1star
Laredo International Airport
108 miles, N · 1star
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