Port Lavaca, TX


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United States / Texas / Port Lavaca Metro Area / Calhoun County / Port Lavaca / Zip Codes
Port Lavaca, TX

About Port Lavaca, TX

Port Lavaca, Texas is a charming and laid-back coastal town situated on Matagorda Bay. It is home to many popular attractions including Veterans Memorial Park, Calhoun County Historical Museum, and the nearby Palacios Beach. Visitors can also enjoy plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming and kayaking in the bay. With its warm climate year-round and welcoming atmosphere, Port Lavaca is an ideal place to live or visit!

Location Details

State: Texas
County: Calhoun County
Metro Area: Port Lavaca Metro Area
City: Port Lavaca
Zip Codes: 77979
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Port Lavaca Cost of Living
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$170,500
Median Home Price
-98.3% lower than avg
$58,221
Median Income
-18.6% lower than avg
$890 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-29.0% lower than avg

78.3 / 100
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Port Lavaca Crime
40.3 / 100
Property Crime
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

39.7 / 100
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$32,760
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$31,600
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Tel · Wickenburg, AZ
YEs!YEs!YES!
Over 3 years ago

Port Lavaca is an amazing place. We have our problems but the city is a cultural heritage location for Eastern European Immigrants. Especially Hungary and Czech  More

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Michael · New York, NY
Flesh Eating Bacteria Capital of the Texas Gulf
Over 3 years ago

Ground Zero for flesh eating bacteria. You cant eat the fish. A guy died just 17 miles South because the bacteria got into his intestines. Pass this place  More

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Michael · New York, NY
Here's what they don't tell you about Port Lavaca
Over 3 years ago

(1) I lived there 2 years. Here's what they don't tell you. This town leads the State of Texas for flesh eating bacteria. Dont touch the water! There is no beach other  More

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