Neighborhood in La Porte, Harris County

Living in Fairmont Park, La Porte

A-

1st of 11areas in La Porte
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
La Porte overall: C+

Fairmont Park is a neighborhood in La Porte, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on internet access.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.6 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
880
Median rent
$2,040
Median home value
$201,000
Household income
$113,700
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Fairmont Park

Fairmont Park is a neighborhood in La Porte with about 900 residents, homes built around 1966, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 48% of households with children.

Our grade for Fairmont Park is A-. That puts it 1st of 11 areas we grade in La Porte, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Fairmont Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $113,700, 41% higher than the La Porte median.
  • 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 under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Fairmont Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,040, 48% higher than the La Porte median.
  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across La Porte.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Fairmont Park report card

Each grade compares Fairmont Park 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 $2,040, homes cost 1.8x income.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $113,700, 12% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    63 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 25 min, 8.5% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    17% of adults uninsured.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Fairmont Park compared with La Porte

Better than La Porte

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%63 points lower than La Porte (63%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%16 points higher than La Porte (71%)
  • Median household income: $113,70041% higher than La Porte ($80,753)

Worse than La Porte

  • Median rent: $2,04048% higher than La Porte ($1,378)
  • Unemployment rate: 12%7 points higher than La Porte (5.4%)
  • Vacant homes: 6.3%3 points higher than La Porte (3.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALeo A Rizzuto ElementaryElementary, La Porte ISD0.4 mi
  • CJames H Baker Sixth Grade CampusMiddle, La Porte ISD0.7 mi
  • BLa Porte High SchoolHigh, La Porte ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in Fairmont Park

Median rent in Fairmont Park is $2,040 a month, 48% higher than the La Porte median. A household would need about $82,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $201,000, 14% lower than the La Porte median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,392 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLa PorteTexas
Median rent48% higher than La Porte$2,040$1,378$1,403
Median home value14% lower than La Porte$201,000$234,600$283,800
Home value to income39% lower than La Porte1.8x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent63 points lower than La Porte0%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than La Porte87%71%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than La Porte6.3%3.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as La Porte196619831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,392
Mortgage payment
$1,100
Property tax
$292
Median rent, for comparison
$2,040

Based on a $201,000 home in Fairmont Park, 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 income41% higher than La Porte$113,700$80,753$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than La Porte12%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than La Porte4.0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than La Porte25%18%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as La Porte25 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as La Porte8.5%8.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than La Porte2.6%0.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than La Porte99%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Fairmont Park

Under 1826%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6438%
65 and over7.0%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Black0%
Asian1.4%
Other or more than one race4.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in La Porte

  1. 2A-Morgan's Landing
  2. 3A-CreekmontMedian rent $1,400
  3. 4B+Fairmont Park EastMedian rent $1,420
  4. 5B-Fairmont Park WestMedian rent $1,650
  5. 6B-Southeast La PorteMedian rent $1,570
  6. 7CCentral La PorteMedian rent $1,450
  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. A-WoodshoreLake Jackson
  2. AVista Real WestEl Paso
  3. A-The RidgeLubbock

Questions about Fairmont Park

Is Fairmont Park a good place to live?

Fairmont Park is a neighborhood in La Porte, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 11 areas we score in La Porte. It does best on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Fairmont Park?

Renters in Fairmont Park pay a median of $2,040 a month, 48% higher than the La Porte median. The median home is worth $201,000, 14% lower than the La Porte median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across La Porte.

What schools serve Fairmont Park?

The closest rated public schools are Leo A Rizzuto Elementary (elementary, rated A), James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus (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 Fairmont Park 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.