Town in Cameron County, part of the Brownsville metro
Living in La Feria, TX
475th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 36 of 100
16th of 21 in the Brownsville area
La Feria gets an overall grade of C- and ranks 475th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and errands and things to do, and trails on internet access and education levels.
- Jobs and income scores low (18 of 100)
- Safety scores low (14 of 100)
- Population
- 7,222+5.2% since 2020
- Median rent
- $1,03726% lower than Texas
- Median home value
- $106,90062% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $45,081Median
- Average commute
- 20 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 367Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in La Feria
La Feria sits about 25 miles from downtown Brownsville, in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro. 7,222 people lived here in 2025, up 5.2% from 2020. It is spread out.
Local spots people know include La Feria Veterans Memorial Park, Bailey H. Dunlap Memorial Library and Tony Unger Park.
The median age is 40.7, 28% of households have children, 71% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $45,081 a year (43% lower than the Texas median).
Pros of living in La Feria
- Strong public schools. 83% of the 6 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
- Lower rent. Median rent is $1,037, 26% lower than the Texas median.
- Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.4 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
- Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 20 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
Cons of living in La Feria
- Higher poverty. 25% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
- Many adults uninsured. 36% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high here.
- Long, hot summers. Expect about 166 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
- Spotty home internet. Only 74% of homes have a broadband plan.
Who La Feria suits
- FamiliesNot the best fit: 83% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 5% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 39% for families.
- Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 43% lower than the Texas median, with 30 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 62% for young professionals.
- RetireesNot the best fit: 36% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 5% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 20% for retirees.
- Remote workersNot the best fit: 74% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,037 is 26% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 14% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,037 is 26% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 32% for people on a budget.
La Feria report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare La Feria with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Cost of living: grade C
Median rent $1,037, homes cost 2.4x income.
42 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $45,081, 3.8% unemployed.
18 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade B+
6 rated campuses, 83% rated A or B.
77 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade D-
367 violent crimes per 100k, 1,554 property crimes per 100k.
14 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: grade B+
2 grocery stores, 30 restaurants, 5 parks mapped in town.
75 of 100 vs TX townsGetting around: grade B
Average commute 20 min, 4.5% work from home.
68 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade D-
16% have a bachelor’s degree.
12 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D
36% of adults uninsured.
17 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade D
71% of homes owner-occupied.
19 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade F
74% of homes have broadband.
5 of 100 vs US towns
Where La Feria stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Home value to income: 2.4x34% lower than Texas (3.6x)
- Median rent: $1,03726% lower than Texas ($1,403)
- Average commute: 20 min24% lower than Texas (27 min)
Worse than Texas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%18 points lower than Texas (34%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 74%17 points lower than Texas (91%)
- Median household income: $45,08143% lower than Texas ($78,476)
Cost of living in La Feria
La Feria renters pay a median of $1,037 a month, 26% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $41,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 65% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $884 for a one-bedroom, $1,042 for a two-bedroom and $1,393 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.
The median home is worth $106,900, 62% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $585 before tax, or $686 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.
Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in La Feria pays $1,215 a year, 71% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent26% lower than Texas | $1,037 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value62% lower than Texas | $106,900 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income34% lower than Texas | 2.4x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than Texas | 65% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year71% lower than Texas | $1,215 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Texas | 71% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1989 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $585
- Property tax
- $101
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,037
Based on a $106,900 home in La Feria, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Is La Feria safe?
In 2025, La Feria Police Department reported 26 violent crimes and 110 property crimes. That works out to 367 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 5% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,554 property crimes per 100,000, 25% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime is down about 30% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.
Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.
Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, La Feria Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in La Feria
La Feria has 6 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 83% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by La Feria ISD.
Top-rated campuses include David G Sanchez Elementary, C E Vail Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 86 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.
Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.
Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.
Top-rated schools
- ADavid G Sanchez ElementaryElementary, La Feria ISD94 of 100
- AC E Vail ElementaryElementary, La Feria ISD90 of 100
- ASam Houston ElementaryElementary, La Feria ISD90 of 100
- BLa Feria Early College High SchoolHigh, La Feria ISD85 of 100
- BNoemi Dominguez ElementaryMiddle, La Feria ISD82 of 100
Daily life in La Feria
Everyday places mapped inside La Feria, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include La Feria Veterans Memorial Park, Bailey H. Dunlap Memorial Library, Tony Unger Park.
The average one-way commute is 20 minutes, 24% shorter than the Texas average. 4% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Brownsville is about 25 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in La Feria work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $45,081, income per person is $24,668, unemployment is 3.8% and 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income43% lower than Texas | $45,081 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person39% lower than Texas | $24,668 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas | 3.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line11 points higher than Texas | 25% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Texas | 16% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher12 points lower than Texas | 74% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance17 points higher than Texas | 36% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet17 points lower than Texas | 74% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute24% lower than Texas | 20 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points lower than Texas | 4.5% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in La Feria
Median age 40.7 years. 28% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in La Feria
La Feria has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 49°F. There are about 166 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 25 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Santa Rosa 3 Wnw, 9 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very low, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is low and hail risk is high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.
- River floodingVery low
- Coastal floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesLow
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.
Places near La Feria
Nearby, Mercedes gets a D, Heidelberg gets a C- and Palm Valley gets an A-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- DMercedesSmall city, 16,733 people5 mi
- C-HeidelbergTown, 2,215 people5 mi
- A-Palm ValleyTown, 2,155 people6 mi
- B+PrimeraTown, 5,344 people6 mi
- D-Santa RosaTown, 3,215 people8 mi
- DIndian HillsTown, 2,961 people8 mi
La Feria in the Brownsville area
How it ranks among 21 places in the metro.
- 1A-South Point1,054 people10 mito downtown
- 2A-Palm Valley2,155 people23 mito downtown
- 3A-Rancho Viejo2,849 people7 mito downtown
- 13CSouth Padre Island2,891 people20 mito downtown
- 14CLa Paloma2,797 people13 mito downtown
- 15C-San Benito24,709 people15 mito downtown
- 16C-La Feria6,891 people25 mito downtown
- 17D+Port Isabel5,111 people14 mito downtown
- 18D-Santa Rosa3,215 people29 mito downtown
- 19D-Laureles4,224 people8 mito downtown
Living in La Feria: common questions
Is La Feria, TX a good place to live?
La Feria gets an overall grade of C- and ranks 475th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and errands and things to do, and trails on internet access and education levels.
How much does it cost to live in La Feria?
Renters in La Feria pay a median of $1,037 a month, 26% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $106,900, 62% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $686, including property tax.
Is La Feria safe?
In 2025, La Feria Police Department reported 367 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 5% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,554 per 100,000, 25% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in La Feria?
We found 6 rated public school campuses inside La Feria. 83% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 77 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Does La Feria flood?
FEMA rates river flooding risk in La Feria as very low, and coastal flooding as very low. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.
What is the weather like in La Feria?
Summers in La Feria peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 49°F. Expect around 166 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 25 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in La Feria?
The average one-way commute is 20 min, 24% lower than the Texas average. About 4.5% of workers work from home. It is about 25 miles from downtown Brownsville.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.