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La marque, TX

La marque, TX.

Population: 23,083 (Census ACS)

The median home value in La marque, TX is $256,247 — down 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $373,590 after a median 73 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,059/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,247

Median home value

-3.0%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$256,247
1-year appreciation
-3.0%
3-year appreciation
-2.6%
5-year appreciation
+6.8%
10-year appreciation
+65.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$273,829
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$373,590
Median list price
$379,990
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
195
Sale-to-list ratio
80.5%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
90 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,059/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,380/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES, CLEAR CREEK ISD, TEXAS CITY ISD
Schools include
MAINLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY, BAY EL, LA MARQUE H S, HAYLEY EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Tex-Tin Corp. (2.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
62.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
177
Days with Moderate air quality
164
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
61,935
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
62,803

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Johnnie Volk Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE, MEMORIAL HERMANN HOUSTON PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL, HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+892 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
34.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,335
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
89,308
Average weekly wage
$1,088
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,703

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

La marqueState medianUS median
Median home value$256,247$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$373,590$285,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,059/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,335$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in La marque, TX?
$256,247.
What is the median sale price in La marque, TX?
$373,590.
How long do homes take to sell in La marque, TX?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in La marque, TX?
Typical rent: $2,059/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in La marque, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane.
Is La marque, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in La marque, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La marque, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La marque, TX?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tex-Tin Corp., 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve La marque, TX?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is La marque, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in La marque, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in La marque, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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