La Porte, TX

Living in La Porte

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 21
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 80
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 52
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Schools 62
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Residents

35k Population +1.9k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated
75% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate34%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$870 Median Monthly Rent +$112 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in La Porte

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in La Porte

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 57 3 0
Mar 63 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 77 5 0
Jun 82 6 0
Jul 84 4 0
Aug 84 4 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 72 5 0
Nov 63 5 0
Dec 55 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Porte

Inland Flooding95
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near La Porte, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near La Porte, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near La Porte, TX

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University of Houston
18 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near La Porte, TX

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Airports

Airports near La Porte, TX

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Easterwood Field
101 miles, NW