La Porte, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.1

C+

out of 100

Overview

La Porte is a Texas city with a population of approximately 36,991, part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $257,347. Median household income is $79,193.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 36,991 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $257,347 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $79,193 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.6 minutes
  • Part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

36,991

Source: Census ACS

$257,347

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$79,193

Source: Census ACS

25.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

26

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Harris County (county-level results)

52%
46%
Democrat 808,771
Republican 722,695
Leans D+5.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 79.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 84.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 26/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 52/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 78.1

Location

La Porte, TX (29.6601, -95.0572)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.