What are the schools like in Laureles, TX?

School district data for Laureles is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Laureles?

The median household income in Laureles, TX is $43,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.0%.

What is the weather like in Laureles, TX?

Laureles has an average high temperature of 70.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Laureles, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Laureles, TX affordable or expensive?

Laureles's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laureles is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Laureles, TX?

Laureles has a violent crime rate of 353.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1824.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Laureles, TX a Good Place to Live?

Laureles is a small town of 3,818 in Texas, with a median household income of $43,500 and a 9.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Laureles stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Laureles is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Laureles city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.2

Laureles's overall cost of living index is 85.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laureles costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laureles, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Laureles's violent crime rate is 353.5 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

353.5 /100k

Property Crime

1824.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Laureles, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	52.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laureles sees average highs of 70.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Laureles, TX
Average High — January	70.2°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	29.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Laureles, TX	National Avg
Population	3,818	—
Median Age	28.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.0%	22.2%
65 and over	6.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Indian Lake, TX 2 mi Los Fresnos, TX 3 mi Orason, TX 4 mi Chula Vista CDP (Cameron County), TX 4 mi Green Valley Farms, TX 5 mi

Laureles vs Other Cities

Laureles, TX vs Indian Lake, TX Laureles, TX vs Los Fresnos, TX Laureles, TX vs Orason, TX Laureles, TX vs Chula Vista CDP (Cameron County), TX Laureles, TX vs Green Valley Farms, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laureles, TX affordable or expensive?

Laureles's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laureles roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Laureles, TX?

Laureles's violent crime rate is 353.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1824.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Laureles?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Laureles, TX a good place to live?

Laureles, TX has a population of 3,818, a median household income of $43,500, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Laureles?

Laureles averages 70.2°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Laureles?

The population of Laureles, Texas is 3,818 with a median age of 28.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laureles?

Key numbers for living in Laureles: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $87,300, median household income $43,500, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laureles side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.