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La Villa, TX


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La Villa, Texas

La Villa, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 16 miles NW of Harlingen, Texas (center to center) and 108 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is in the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission area. There are 1,305 residents in La Villa.

The People and Families of La Villa

In La Villa, about 49% of adults are married. When people think of La Villa, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate La Villa.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Villa had a median family income of $20,284. Lots of residents of La Villa prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

La Villa Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in La Villa that were owner-occupied was 85%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, La Villa has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In La Villa, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

La Villa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLa Villa Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%La Villa Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of La Villa, TX

Comparing La Villa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone11
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