HomeTexas › La Marque

La Marque, Texas

city · Galveston County

At a glance

19,268
Population
$206,900
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$233,688
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,443/mo
Median rent
7% above U.S. median
$71,102
Median household income
9% below U.S. median
28.3 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
58.75%
Locations with fiber available
6.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost7% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates86.4%
College graduates22.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city La Marque Economic Development Corporation
The La Marque Economic Development Corporation's primary goal is to assist in the development of a strong, diversified economy for the City of La Marque, with efforts to promote business retention, expansion, and recruitment, and with developmental incentives and opportunities for commercial property and build-to-suit developments.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

Similar towns nearby

Hitchcock, TX 3 mi · pop 7,563 · $188k
Bayou Vista, TX 4 mi · pop 1,754 · $376k
Texas City, TX 4 mi · pop 55,364 · $217k
Tiki Island, TX 6 mi · pop 1,210 · $679k
Dickinson, TX 8 mi · pop 21,753 · $278k