La Marque 59 Below average
La Marque Livability #1,077 ranked city in Texas#19,124 ranked city in the USARanks better than 34% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in La Marque

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in La Marque?

Located in the state of Texas, La Marque is a medium-sized city with a population of 16,983 people. Individuals of White (58%) and Black or African American (32%) backgrounds make up a significant portion of the population of the city. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of La Marque are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 17% of the population also speak Spanish. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in La Marque, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 25 minutes.

Without the right tools, moving to any new city can be very stressful and challenging. Living in La Marque, Texas could be a good experience for anyone who puts in the effort to do the research required. When searching for a new neighborhood, several key items should be considered. Safety is paramount, ensuring a secure environment for you and your family. Proximity to workplaces or schools reduces commuting time and enhances convenience. Access to amenities like parks, grocery stores and healthcare facilities contributes to a comfortable lifestyle. Reliable public transportation options promote easy mobility. A strong sense of community fosters social connections and a welcoming atmosphere. To help you find the best places to live in and around La Marque, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like cost of living, commute, employment, housing and more.

With a livability score of 58/100, La Marque is ranked #19,827 in the United States and #1,155 in Texas. This is a lower than the United States average livability score as La Marque does not rank well for most categories. For each of the livability categories, we see that La Marque ranks very well for cost of living (A+) and housing (A+). Unfortunately for La Marque, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F), crime (F), education (F) and employment (D-).

A robust real estate market serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting the local area's strength, stability and the confidence of its residents. La Marque excels in the housing sector, scoring high marks based on factors such as median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability. These calculations suggest that the apartment rental and real estate market in the region is exceptionally healthy, highlighting the area's economic vitality and attractiveness to potential homebuyers and renters.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in La Marque. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in La Marque are affordable. Median real estate prices in La Marque come in at $117,200, which is 17.9% lower than the Texas average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In La Marque, the home price to income ratio is 2.3, which is 11.5% lower than the Texas average.

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      La Marque transportation information

      Statistic La Marque Texas National
      Average one way commute25min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work83.2%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.6%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home4.6%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The La Marque, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).