Neighborhood in La Porte, Harris County

Living in Bayside Terrace, La Porte

D+

9th of 11areas in La Porte
Overall score 24 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Porte overall: C+

Bayside Terrace is a neighborhood in La Porte, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

  • Education levels scores low (17 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
1,540
Median rent
$1,800
Median home value
$210,000
Household income
$69,700
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in Bayside Terrace

Bayside Terrace is a neighborhood in La Porte with about 1,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 44% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 11 areas in La Porte, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Bayside Terrace

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Bayside Terrace

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,800, 31% higher than the La Porte median.
  • Higher poverty. 29% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across La Porte.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Bayside Terrace report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,800, homes cost 3.0x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $69,700, 2.9% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 134 violent crimes per 100k, 978 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 12% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    77% of homes have broadband.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

Bayside Terrace compared with La Porte

Better than La Porte

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%4 points lower than La Porte (19%)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.9%2 points lower than La Porte (5.4%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 73%2 points higher than La Porte (71%)

Worse than La Porte

  • People below the poverty line: 29%17 points higher than La Porte (12%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 77%14 points lower than La Porte (92%)
  • Median rent: $1,80031% higher than La Porte ($1,378)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBayshore ElementaryElementary, La Porte ISD0.7 mi
  • CLa Porte Junior HighMiddle, La Porte ISD1.4 mi
  • BLa Porte High SchoolHigh, La Porte ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Bayside Terrace

Median rent in Bayside Terrace is $1,800 a month, 31% higher than the La Porte median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $210,000, 10% lower than the La Porte median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,591 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa PorteTexas
Median rent31% higher than La Porte$1,800$1,378$1,403
Median home value10% lower than La Porte$210,000$234,600$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than La Porte3.0x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than La Porte61%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than La Porte73%71%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than La Porte8.2%3.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Porte200319831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,591
Mortgage payment
$1,149
Property tax
$442
Median rent, for comparison
$1,800

Based on a $210,000 home in Bayside Terrace, 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 PorteTexas
Median household income14% lower than La Porte$69,700$80,753$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than La Porte2.9%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than La Porte29%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than La Porte16%18%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as La Porte24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than La Porte12%8.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as La Porte0%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet14 points lower than La Porte77%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Bayside Terrace

Under 1834%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6446%
65 and over4.5%
Race and ethnicity
White23%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black30%
Asian2.9%
Other or more than one race7.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in La Porte

  1. 1A-Fairmont ParkMedian rent $2,040
  2. 2A-Morgan's Landing
  3. 3A-CreekmontMedian rent $1,400
  4. 4B+Fairmont Park EastMedian rent $1,420
  5. 5B-Fairmont Park WestMedian rent $1,650
  6. 6B-Southeast La PorteMedian rent $1,570
  7. 7CCentral La PorteMedian rent $1,450
  8. 8C-Pecan CrossingMedian rent $1,040

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-ParkridgeHouston
  2. D-Little SaigonHouston
  3. DAliefHouston

Questions about Bayside Terrace

Is Bayside Terrace a good place to live?

Bayside Terrace is a neighborhood in La Porte, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Bayside Terrace?

Median rent in Bayside Terrace is $1,800 a month, 31% higher than the La Porte median. The median home is worth $210,000, 10% lower than the La Porte median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across La Porte.

What schools serve Bayside Terrace?

The closest rated public schools are Bayshore Elementary (elementary, rated C), La Porte Junior High (middle, rated C) and La Porte High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Bayside Terrace name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.