Cost of Living in La Blanca, TX

Population 3,479 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

45
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives La Blanca a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $74,000. Around 26% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

La Blanca sits roughly 8 miles east of Edinburg — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 58% lower than Edinburg's $175,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 24
Rent 76

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in La Blanca

The median home value in La Blanca is $73,800 — 76% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $998/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,491/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 86.2°F and lows of 63.6°F. Overall, La Blanca has a cost of living index of 45 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 55% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$73,800
76% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$473,427
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$998/mo
24% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
6.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 74.9%
Renter-occupied 25.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$998
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,612/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.6 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.9%
Carpooled
4.0%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
5.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$50,491
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$17,647
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
16% above avg
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 2.0%
Graduate degree 3.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.8
Male median age 31
Female median age 38.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
86.2°F
Avg Low
63.6°F
Annual Precip
23.6"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 727681879396989894888073
Low °F 495359647174757672645650
Precip" 1.001.250.861.372.533.401.961.854.672.481.151.11

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
57.7%
Good air days/yr
95
Max AQI recorded
338
PM2.5 days
19
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in La Blanca, TX?

La Blanca has a cost index of 45 (100 = national average). It is 55% below the national average.

What is average rent in La Blanca, TX?

The median gross rent in La Blanca is $998 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in La Blanca?

The median home value in La Blanca is $73,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in La Blanca?

The median household income in La Blanca is $50,491 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in La Blanca, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in La Blanca is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is La Blanca, TX affordable?

Yes, La Blanca is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 45 — about 55% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in La Blanca?

La Blanca has average high temperatures of 86.2°F and average lows of 63.6°F. Annual precipitation is 23.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

La Blanca at a Glance

Population
3,479
Median Income
$50,491
Home Value
$73,800
Median Rent
$998/mo
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg High Temp
86.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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