Neighborhood in La Porte, Harris County

Living in Central La Porte, La Porte

C

7th of 11areas in La Porte
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Porte overall: C+

Central La Porte covers part of La Porte, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Education levels scores low (18 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
4,780
Median rent
$1,450
Median home value
$213,000
Household income
$78,800
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in Central La Porte

Central La Porte is an area in La Porte with about 4,800 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 46% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 11 areas in La Porte, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Central La Porte

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Central La Porte

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Central La Porte report card

Each grade compares Central La Porte 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 $1,450, homes cost 2.7x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $78,800, 5.8% unemployed.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    58 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 22 min, 9.6% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    22% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Central La Porte compared with La Porte

Better than La Porte

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%7 points higher than La Porte (71%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 95%4 points higher than La Porte (92%)
  • Average commute: 22 min9% lower than La Porte (24 min)

Worse than La Porte

  • People below the poverty line: 18%5 points higher than La Porte (12%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%3 points lower than La Porte (18%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 22%3 points higher than La Porte (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALomax ElementaryElementary, La Porte ISD1.6 mi
  • CLa Porte Junior HighMiddle, La Porte ISD2.1 mi
  • BLa Porte High SchoolHigh, La Porte ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Central La Porte

Median rent in Central La Porte is $1,450 a month, 5% higher than the La Porte median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $213,000, 9% lower than the La Porte median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,503 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa PorteTexas
Median rent5% higher than La Porte$1,450$1,378$1,403
Median home value9% lower than La Porte$213,000$234,600$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than La Porte2.7x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than La Porte66%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than La Porte78%71%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than La Porte5.1%3.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Porte198319831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,503
Mortgage payment
$1,166
Property tax
$338
Median rent, for comparison
$1,450

Based on a $213,000 home in Central La Porte, 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 incomeAbout the same as La Porte$78,800$80,753$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as La Porte5.8%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than La Porte18%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than La Porte14%18%34%
Average commute9% lower than La Porte22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than La Porte9.6%8.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as La Porte0.5%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than La Porte95%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central La Porte

Under 1826%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6436%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White39%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Black15%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. 8C-Pecan CrossingMedian rent $1,040
  8. 9D+Bayside TerraceMedian rent $1,800

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CNorthwestCorpus Christi
  2. CNortheast El PasoEl Paso
  3. C-Pamela HeightsHouston

Questions about Central La Porte

Is Central La Porte a good place to live?

Central La Porte covers part of La Porte, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Central La Porte?

Median rent in Central La Porte is $1,450 a month, 5% higher than the La Porte median. The median home is worth $213,000, 9% lower than the La Porte median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across La Porte.

What schools serve Central La Porte?

The closest rated public schools are Lomax Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 groups 4 Census block groups in this part of La Porte 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.