La Porte, TX Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 11,685 housing units in La Porte.
This represents a 17.2% growth from 9,966 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 11,437 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 248 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in La Porte is about 77.5%.
La Porte's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.7%.
Average household size is 2.9 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in La Porte were built after 1979.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.10% |
| One Bedroom | 8.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 16.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 51.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 19% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3 |
| Median year structure was built | 1980 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $82,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $82,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median year structure was built | 1974 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $468 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 72.30% |
| Debt Free | 20.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.5% |
