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La Porte, TX

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A family-friendly, waterfront suburb along Galveston Bay

Beach Coastal Great Location Family-Friendly Great Schools

Nestled along Trinity Bay and Galveston Bay, La Porte is a beautiful waterfront suburb. Located about 27 miles southeast of Houston, La Porte features beach houses, townhomes, and apartments. Along with stores and restaurants, residents enjoy easy access to multiple greenspaces including Bay Forest Golf Course and waterfront parks like Sylvan Beach Park, which has a fishing pier and barbecue pits. Attracting even more renters, La Porte is family-friendly with award-winning schools and has plenty of activities the entire family will enjoy. La Porte is just 10 miles north of Kemah, home of Kemah Boardwalk, a classic amusement park with roller coasters and casual eats like funnel cakes.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in La Porte, TX is $720 for a studio, $1,281 for one bedroom, $1,565 for two bedrooms, and $1,909 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Porte has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,281/month
747 Sq Ft
House
$2,427/month
391 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Leo Rizzuto Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

382 Students

9
out of 10

Lomax Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

514 Students

8
out of 10

Jennie Reid Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

414 Students

8
out of 10

La Porte Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

533 Students

5
out of 10

Bayshore Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

394 Students

4
out of 10

Lomax J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

575 Students

6
out of 10

La Porte J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

527 Students

5
out of 10

Baker 6th Grade Campus

Public

Grades 6

516 Students

3
out of 10

La Porte High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,069 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site
  • Armand Bayou Nature Center
  • San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
  • Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center
  • Baytown Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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