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La Marque.
About
Life in La Marque
This Gulf Coast suburb of about 18,800 people sits in that sweet spot between affordable and accessible—median home values around $206,900 and household incomes averaging $70,632 make it reasonable for families and first-time buyers, especially compared to Houston or Galveston proper. The job market is solid with unemployment hovering at 4.4%, anchored by the petrochemical industry in neighboring Texas City that's been the economic backbone here since the 1950s, though you won't feel like you're living in an industrial zone—La Marque itself is genuinely livable. The community is diverse and multigenerational, with a mix of families, established residents, and people in their later years; you'll find a real sense of stability here rather than constant turnover.
La Marque at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Foreign-Born
8.5%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
+10.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in La Marque: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Marque, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (47.8%), and 20.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.5%
of households
Married Couples
45.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in La Marque
In La Marque, home values are 27% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,394
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $229,828 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in La Marque
Unemployment in Galveston County, which includes La Marque, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
La Marque: Galveston County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Galveston County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What La Marque Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.3 min avg
How La Marque residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Marque, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in La Marque runs 28% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
421.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,975.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
La Marque Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Galveston County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Galveston County, which includes La Marque, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Rip Current | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $145,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $301,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Drought | $41,500 |
| 2021 | 15 | Rip Current | $13.3M |
| 2020 | 11 | Funnel Cloud | $16,510 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Flash Flood | $1.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Galveston County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Galveston County, which includes La Marque, is typically good — 218 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
218
per year
Moderate Days
139
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Galveston County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
La Marque has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 46°F | 4.80" |
| Feb | 67°F | 50°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 73°F | 56°F | 3.30" |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 4.22" |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.12" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 6.54" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 4.36" |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 6.64" |
| Sep | 88°F | 72°F | 7.34" |
| Oct | 82°F | 63°F | 5.79" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 4.54" |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 4.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in La Marque
Uninsured
13.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside La Marque's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Childrens · 13.7 mi away · Galveston
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Nassau Bay
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.8 mi away · Galveston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Marque
La Marque's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near La Marque (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 3,368 students · in-state tuition $2,310 · 34% graduate · median earnings $45,131 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,342 students · in-state tuition $1,906 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,073 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
13.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 545 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $98,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 84 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Marque
La Marque has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (84 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Marque
La Marque Public Library
1011 Bayou Rd, La Marque
Cities Near La Marque
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to La Marque?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
La Marque FAQ
Is La Marque, Texas affordable?⌄
La Marque's median rent is $1,443/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $71,102/year. Median home value is $206,900.
Is La Marque, Texas safe?⌄
La Marque's violent crime rate was 421 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1976 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Marque, Texas?⌄
Galveston County, which includes La Marque, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Marque, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in La Marque is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,443/month and median household income is $71,102/year. The median home value is $206,900. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Marque, Texas?⌄
The average commute in La Marque is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from