Living in La Feria, TX

Explore La Feria and see how it fits the life you want to build.

6,891 Population Cameron County County City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match7.1 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

La Feria at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population6,891
Median Household Income$45,081
Median Home Value$106,900
Median Gross Rent$1,037
Median Age40.7
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home4.5%
Homeownership70.8%
Housing Vacancy22.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

La Feria is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in La Feria Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in La Feria and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in La Feria

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$106,900
Median Gross Rent$1,037
Homeownership70.8%
Housing Vacancy22.5%
Housing Value9.2/10
Housing Stability5.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for La Feria, TX

Median Household Income$45,081
Unemployment3.8%
Work From Home4.5%
Employment8.2/10
Remote Work Friendly5.6/10
Income Strength7.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in La Feria and how households are structured

Population6,891
Median Age40.7
Average Household Size2.6

La Feria is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in La Feria

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for La Feria point to very hot summers, mild winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High96.3°F
Average Winter Low48.8°F
Annual Rainfall27.5 in.
Annual Snowfall0.2 in.

Seasonal Life in La Feria

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

La Feria is located in Cameron County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Cameron County.

County Intelligence

La Feria & Cameron County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

La Feria is located in Cameron County, Texas.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in La Feria.

Current NarrowTheList data for La Feria shows a population of about 6,891. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Cameron County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for La Feria.

For someone considering a move to La Feria, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.