salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,720 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 299 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Marque?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Marque
| Size | La Marque | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,619 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,215 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,249 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,716 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,972 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Marque overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for La Marque, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Marque
Life in La Marque
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Marque?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $382 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $206,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Marque, TX?
Renting in La Marque costs a median of about $1,818 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in La Marque?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,720 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Marque cheap or expensive?
La Marque is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $76,684. It ranks 299th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Marque?
The median homeowner in La Marque pays $2,394 a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.
Is La Marque more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in La Marque?
The median home value in La Marque is $206,900, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
19,268 people live in La Marque. Numbers are typical (middle) values.