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La Porte
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
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Suburb
Houston

La Porte

#38 in Best Suburbs to Live in Houston Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
    La Porte is a suburb of Houston with a population of 35,566. La Porte is in Harris County. Living in La Porte offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In La Porte there are a lot of parks. Many families live in La Porte and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in La Porte are above average.
    About La Porte...
    Population
    35,566
    Suburb of
    Houston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $165,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,192
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      147.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      172.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      847.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      156.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in La Porte

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,665
    National
    $69,021
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