Neighborhood in La Marque, Galveston County

Living in East La Marque, La Marque

D-

3rd of 4areas in La Marque
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Marque overall: F

East La Marque covers part of La Marque, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in La Marque. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,190
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$151,000
Household income
$61,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in East La Marque

East La Marque is an area in La Marque with about 2,200 residents, homes built around 1967, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for East La Marque is D-. That puts it 3rd of 4 areas we grade in La Marque, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in East La Marque

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in East La Marque

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

East La Marque report card

Each grade compares East La Marque with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,600, homes cost 2.5x income.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $61,200, 8.5% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 421 violent crimes per 100k, 1,976 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 27 min, 2.9% work from home.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    20% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

East La Marque compared with La Marque

Better than La Marque

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 54%7 points lower than La Marque (61%)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x15% lower than La Marque (2.9x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%6 points higher than La Marque (93%)

Worse than La Marque

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 61%8 points lower than La Marque (69%)
  • Vacant homes: 16%7 points higher than La Marque (8.5%)
  • Median household income: $61,20014% lower than La Marque ($71,102)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CHayley ElementaryElementary, Texas City ISD0.9 mi
  • DGiles MiddleMiddle, Texas City ISD2.5 mi
  • DLa Marque High SchoolHigh, Texas City ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in East La Marque

Median rent in East La Marque is $1,600 a month, 11% higher than the La Marque median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $151,000, 27% lower than the La Marque median, which means a monthly payment of about $952 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa MarqueTexas
Median rent11% higher than La Marque$1,600$1,443$1,403
Median home value27% lower than La Marque$151,000$206,900$283,800
Home value to income15% lower than La Marque2.5x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than La Marque54%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than La Marque61%69%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than La Marque16%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Marque196719771992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$952
Mortgage payment
$827
Property tax
$126
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $151,000 home in East La Marque, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereLa MarqueTexas
Median household income14% lower than La Marque$61,200$71,102$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than La Marque8.5%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than La Marque20%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as La Marque23%23%34%
Average commute3% lower than La Marque27 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than La Marque2.9%6.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as La Marque1.8%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than La Marque99%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in East La Marque

Under 1821%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6451%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Black40%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in La Marque

  1. 1B+Southeast La Marque
  2. 2C-West La MarqueMedian rent $1,680
  3. 4FCentral La MarqueMedian rent $1,310

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Caldwood AcresBeaumont
  2. DLakeviewSan Antonio
  3. FMount EvergreenBeaumont

Questions about East La Marque

Is East La Marque a good place to live?

East La Marque covers part of La Marque, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in La Marque. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in East La Marque?

Renters in East La Marque pay a median of $1,600 a month, 11% higher than the La Marque median. The median home is worth $151,000, 27% lower than the La Marque median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across La Marque.

What schools serve East La Marque?

The closest rated public schools are Hayley Elementary (elementary, rated C), Giles Middle (middle, rated D) and La Marque High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of La Marque that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.