La Porte, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 34,921 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
La Porte is located at the opening of the Houston Ship Channel, slightly southeast of Houston.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Battleship Texas and San Jacinto Monument and Battleground. The Battleship Texas was the last of the battleships that were used in the World Wars.
Recreation
Sylvan Beach Park sits along Galveston Bay, and Little Cedar Bayou Park features a wave pool.
Economy
Once known for its fig and citrus crops, La Porte is a center for the chemical and petroleum industries.
Fun Fact
La Porte means "the door" or "a gateway," a reference to the city's location.
| Median home price [details] | $118,781 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $120,756 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 504 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 21 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $9,957 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 33 |
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