The Town FilesLa Feria, Texas
City in Cameron County · population 6,817 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,900
- Household income
- $45,081
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 40.7
La Feria is a city of 6,817 people in Cameron County, Texas. The median home is worth $106,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 88% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 75% of Texas towns, better transit than 70% of Texas towns.
How La Feria ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Feria is worth $106,900, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $45,081, which is more affordable than 69% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,037 a month. 70.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Feria | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,037 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $45,081 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 70.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.7% | — |
Who lives in La Feria
| People | La Feria | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in La Feria
July highs average 96.3°F and January lows 48.8°F. About 24.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 166 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Feria since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 24, 1970 about 1.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 29, 1991.
Severe weather in Cameron County since 1996
Cameron County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4871: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Cameron County
Cameron County had 156,619 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,590 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in La Feria itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in La Feria
7 public schools with 2,882 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA FERIA EARLY COLLEGE H S | 8-12 | 912 | 13.2 |
| SAM HOUSTON EL | PK-4 | 442 | 15.8 |
| W B GREEN J H | 7-8 | 417 | 11.9 |
| NOEMI DOMINGUEZ EL | 5-6 | 394 | 14.6 |
| DAVID G SANCHEZ EL | PK-4 | 352 | 15.3 |
| C E VAIL EL | PK-4 | 346 | 13.8 |
| LA FERIA ACADEMY | 9-12 | 19 | 4.8 |
Towns near La Feria
- Mercedes, TX5.5 mi · 16,258 people · home $111,800
- Primera, TX6.5 mi · 5,257 people · home $160,900
- Indian Hills, TX7.0 mi · 2,694 people · home $54,400
- Harlingen, TX8.3 mi · 71,829 people · home $140,600
- Combes, TX8.8 mi · 2,999 people · home $143,900
- Llano Grande, TX9.0 mi · 2,952 people · home $77,400
- Progreso, TX9.1 mi · 4,807 people · home $69,300
- Mila Doce, TX9.6 mi · 6,162 people · home $67,700
La Feria questions
Is La Feria, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Feria scores better for retirees than 33% of Texas towns and quieter than 21%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in La Feria?
The median owner-occupied home in La Feria is valued at $106,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,081, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,037 a month.
What is the weather like in La Feria?
July highs average 96.3°F and January lows 48.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does La Feria get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Feria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 24, 1970. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)