La Porte, Texas
Quick Statistics
La Porte is a community in Harris County, Texas, home to about 36,730 people spread across 18.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $41,180 a year, and a typical home is worth about $234,600. About 28.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 77.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, La Porte ranks number 97 of 1,795 in population, number 478 in median household income, number 514 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around La Porte typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 44°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Morgan's Point, TX | 3.1 mi. | 233 |
| 2. | Shoreacres, TX | 3.7 mi. | 1,580 |
| 3. | Deer Park, TX | 4.2 mi. | 33,967 |
| 4. | Seabrook, TX | 6.1 mi. | 13,768 |
| 5. | Pasadena, TX | 6.2 mi. | 149,433 |
| 6. | Taylor Lake Village, TX | 6.4 mi. | 3,721 |
| 7. | El Lago, TX | 6.6 mi. | 2,997 |
| 8. | Baytown, TX | 8.3 mi. | 85,205 |
What is the population of La Porte, Texas?
La Porte has a population of about 36,730 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is La Porte, Texas in?
La Porte is located in Harris County, Texas.
What is the median home value in La Porte, Texas?
The median home value in La Porte is about $234,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in La Porte, Texas?
The median personal income in La Porte is about $41,180 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near La Porte, Texas?
Since 1950, 251 tornadoes have been recorded in Harris County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in La Porte, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 44 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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