The Town FilesLaguna Vista, Texas
Town in Cameron County · population 3,520 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $255,900
- Household income
- $63,632
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 56.3
Laguna Vista is a town of 3,520 people in Cameron County, Texas. The median home is worth $255,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 98% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns, quieter than 88% of Texas towns.
- #6 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Mildest Winters
- #7 in The 16 Best Seaside Small Towns in Texas
- #13 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Texas
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Coolest Summers
- #16 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #24 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas With the Fewest Tornadoes
How Laguna Vista 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 Laguna Vista is worth $255,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $63,632, which is more affordable than 16% of Texas towns. 84.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Laguna Vista | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $63,632 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 84.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.6% | — |
Who lives in Laguna Vista
| People | Laguna Vista | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.3% | — |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Laguna Vista
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 51.7°F. About 28.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Laguna Vista since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 13, 2023 about 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 27, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 9, 2026.
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 Laguna Vista itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Towns near Laguna Vista
- Port Isabel, TX2.9 mi · 5,028 people · home $182,600
- Laureles, TX12.0 mi · 4,111 people · home $152,400
- Los Fresnos, TX12.1 mi · 8,114 people · home $152,200
- Brownsville, TX14.0 mi · 186,738 people · home $139,900
- Cameron Park, TX14.6 mi · 6,099 people · home $74,800
- Rancho Viejo, TX16.8 mi · 2,838 people · home $264,500
- San Benito, TX21.6 mi · 24,861 people · home $85,300
- La Paloma, TX22.6 mi · 3,218 people · home $82,400
Laguna Vista questions
Is Laguna Vista, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Laguna Vista scores better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns and quieter than 88%. 32.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Laguna Vista?
The median owner-occupied home in Laguna Vista is valued at $255,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,632, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Laguna Vista?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 51.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Laguna Vista get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Laguna Vista since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 13, 2023. 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)