salaryRent is higher than in 64% 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 $76,320 a year. That is $37 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 321 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Porte?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Porte
| Size | La Porte | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,188 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,549 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,801 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,222 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Porte 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 Porte, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Porte
Life in La Porte
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Porte?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $280 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $234,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Porte, TX?
Renting in La Porte costs a median of about $1,908 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in La Porte?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,320 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Porte cheap or expensive?
La Porte is rated OK: rent takes 26.3% of the typical household income of $87,092. It ranks 321st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Porte?
The median homeowner in La Porte pays $3,657 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is La Porte 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 Porte?
The median home value in La Porte is $234,600, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
36,730 people live in La Porte. Numbers are typical (middle) values.