The Town FilesLa Porte, Texas
City in Harris County · population 35,124 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,600
- Household income
- $80,753
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 74
- Median age
- 37.2
La Porte is a city of 35,124 people in Harris County, Texas. The median home is worth $234,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 95% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 92% of Texas towns, more walkable than 87% of Texas towns.
How La Porte ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Porte is worth $234,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $80,753, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,378 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Porte | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,378 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $80,753 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in La Porte
| People | La Porte | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in La Porte
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 45.7°F. About 60.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
74 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Porte since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 24, 2023 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 117 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 6, 2013.
Severe weather in Harris County since 1996
Harris County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Harris County
Harris County had 2,445,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,554 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in La Porte itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in La Porte
10 public schools with 6,061 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA PORTE H S | 9-12 | 2,079 | 16.6 |
| LA PORTE EL | PK-5 | 557 | 16.9 |
| LA PORTE J H | 7-8 | 544 | 15.1 |
| LOMAX EL | PK-5 | 536 | 15.8 |
| JAMES H BAKER SIXTH GRADE CAMPUS | 6-6 | 529 | 16.5 |
| LOMAX J H | 7-8 | 516 | 13.9 |
| JENNIE REID EL | PK-5 | 415 | 16.0 |
| BAYSHORE EL | K-5 | 378 | 14.0 |
| LEO A RIZZUTO EL | PK-5 | 339 | 15.4 |
| THE ACADEMY OF VIOLA DEWALT H S | 9-12 | 168 | 6.7 |
Towns near La Porte
- Deer Park, TX4.4 mi · 34,495 people · home $264,600
- Seabrook, TX6.1 mi · 13,618 people · home $350,000
- Pasadena, TX6.2 mi · 151,950 people · home $209,600
- Taylor Lake Village, TX6.4 mi · 3,704 people · home $388,900
- El Lago, TX6.6 mi · 3,090 people · home $320,900
- Baytown, TX8.3 mi · 83,701 people · home $197,300
- Nassau Bay, TX8.8 mi · 5,347 people · home $374,600
- Channelview, TX9.5 mi · 45,688 people · home $195,900
La Porte questions
Is La Porte, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Porte scores better for retirees than 21% of Texas towns and quieter than 15%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in La Porte?
The median owner-occupied home in La Porte is valued at $234,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,753, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,378 a month.
What is the weather like in La Porte?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 45.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does La Porte get tornadoes?
74 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Porte since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 24, 2023. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)