La Porte, TX
Living in La Porte
Bikeability11
Walkability21
Commute44
Public Transit10
Affordability58
Public Safety42
Airports80
Hospitals57
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+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
$75kMedian 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
$148kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$870Median 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
First Baptist Christian Academy
5 miles, W
St Joseph Catholic School
5 miles, NE
Star Montessori School
6 miles, W
Armand Bayou Montessori
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near La Porte, TX
University of Houston-Clear Lake
7 miles, SW
University of Houston
18 miles, W
Texas Southern University
19 miles, W
University of Houston-Downtown
20 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Porte, TX
Chi St Luke's Patients Medical Center
7 miles, W
Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast
8 miles, W
Altus Baytown Hospital
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near La Porte, TX
William P Hobby Airport
14 miles, W
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
28 miles, NW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
65 miles, E
Easterwood Field
101 miles, NW