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La Villa, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
3,005
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
5,038
ZIP codes
0
La Villa and its ZIP codes
La Villa at a glance
- La Villa is about 44 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,359, 60% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,000 (64% below Texas).
Local data for La Villa, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Villa, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,359
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$101,000
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
4.7%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,617), Salvadoran Americans (54), Guatemalan Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for La Villa.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
How people get to work
La Villa, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Villa, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
9,038
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 49°F
24.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Villa, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.9%
U.S. 11.1% +26.8 pts
Cities near La Villa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna SecaCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.3 |
| EdcouchCity | 2 mi | 1 |
| ElsaCity | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| Mila DoceCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| OlivarezCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.7 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Tierra BonitaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa RosaTown | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| YznagaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Zapata RanchCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.6 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| RatamosaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| SebastianCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Villa, TX in?
- La Villa is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of La Villa, TX?
- About 3,005 people live in La Villa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Villa?
- Nearby places include Laguna Seca (1.4 mi), Edcouch (2 mi), Elsa (4 mi), Mila Doce (5.6 mi), Indian Hills (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023