La Porte, TX Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call La Porte home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
34,976
Population Estimate
$147,153
Median Home Value
93.4%
Employment Rate
15.9%
Bachelor's Degree+

La Porte City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call La Porte home.

5.0
(2 Reviews)

Joshua Beard

I've represented clients in seven La Porte transactions, as buyer's or seller's agent. La Porte sits on Galveston Bay's western shore, near the Houston Ship Channel and Bay Area Houston. Conditions vary street by street, so I review flood zone, insurance quotes and the commute with every client before an offer. Joshua Beard, Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake

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Herbert Anderson

A hidden gem on Galveston Bay with small-town charm and big-city access. Think historic districts, waterfront parks, and a surprisingly diverse community. Perfect for those seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a touch of Texas history. Don't miss Sylvan Beach Park for family fun in the sun!

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$157
Median Listing Price$285,625
Median Days on Market53
Active Listings155
New Listings56
Total Listings (Active + Pending)197
Avg Listing Price$322,410
Avg Listing Price Change MoM5%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-10%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.27
Family Dual Income53.1
Median Household Income$75,262
Median Individual Income$34,585
Home Ownership74.9%
Home Value$147,153
Median Rent$1,075
Rent Burden28.4%
Poverty9.9%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED12.3%
  • Highschool Education33.9%
  • Some College37.9%
  • Bachelors Degree11.2%
  • Graduate Degree4.7%
  • Total College or Above15.9%
  • Stem Degree44.1%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male50.2%
  • Female49.8%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married53.4%
  • Divorced14.2%
  • Never Married27.8%
  • Widowed4.6%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityLa Porte
State IDTX
Population34,976

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1824.2%
19–2914.7%
30–3913.1%
40–4913.0%
Age Group% of Population
50–5914.2%
60–6912.0%
70–796.4%
80+2.3%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation66.4%
Unemployment Rate6.6%
Disabled14.7%

ETHNICITY

White83.8%
Black6.2%
Asian1.2%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other4.3%
Multiple4.1%

OTHER

Hispanic34.8%
Limited English2.1%
Health Uninsured13.9%
Veteran9.5%

Local Discussions

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in La Porte, TX for first-time home buyers?

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Neighborhoods in La Porte, TX

Get to know neighborhoods in La Porte, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Fairmont Park

    Fairmont Park East ↗

    Median asking price
    $249,200
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    126
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.4/10 · 5 schools

  • Brookglen Community Center

    Brookglen ↗

    Median asking price
    $207,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    104
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Fairmont Park

    Fairmont Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $215,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    57
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.2/10 · 6 schools

  • Creekmont Park

    Creekmont ↗

    Median asking price
    $225,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    43
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 3 schools

  • Sylvan Beach

    Sylvan Beach ↗

    Median asking price
    $374,950
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    14
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    3.7/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.