Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
La Marque, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$818
Population
19,615
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Live with the beach at your fingertips and Houston just up the road
Suburb
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Commuter
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Coastal
La Marque is a small city in southeastern Texas, positioned about twelve miles from Galveston and fifty miles down Interstate 45 from Houston. Primarily a residential community, La Marque has long served as a home base for folks who work in the industrial sector in Texas City and other nearby areas along the coast. The close proximity to Galveston has made La Marque a popular option among commuters, and allows residents to enjoy prime access to the beaches and boating and fishing opportunities of the Gulf of Mexico. With Houston so close at hand, you can easily hop up for a day trip to Texas’ biggest city anytime.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,922
Average: $79,778
Education
3,085
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,216
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
La Marque has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in La Marque, TX is $818 for one bedroom, and $898 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Marque has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$818/month
563 Sq Ft
House
$2,220/month
1,658 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,549/month
922 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
562 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
647 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.