Port Lavaca, TX Economy


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Port Lavaca, TX is a city located in Calhoun County on the coast of Texas and is known for its scenic beauty. Renting a two bedroom apartment in Port Lavaca costs $890 which is much lower than the national average of $1,430. Another benefit to living in Port Lavaca is the cost of groceries which stands at 95 compared to 100 in the US. Despite being relatively small with an estimated population of 12,104 people, it has many local businesses such as Harris BBQ and Seafood, Kroger Pharmacy and Ace Hardware, making it a great place to live and work.

Port Lavaca has an unemployment rate of 5.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Port Lavaca has seen the job market increase by 2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 8.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Port Lavaca
- The Sales Tax Rate for Port Lavaca is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Port Lavaca is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Port Lavaca
- The average income of a Port Lavaca resident is $21,383 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Port Lavaca resident is $58,221 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPort Lavaca, TexasUnited States
  5.76
  -3.8%-6.2%
  8.6%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $29,509$37,638
  $58,221$69,021
  $72,750$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.6%1.2%
  1.1%0.5%
  11.3%6.8%
  28.2%10.0%
  0.9%2.5%
  9.2%11.0%
  1.7%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.1%1.9%
  2.0%4.7%
  0.8%1.9%
  1.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.8%4.2%
  12.1%9.3%
  6.7%14.0%
  0.3%2.1%
  7.7%7.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  7.1%4.7%
Reviews for Port Lavaca
    See all ()

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

(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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Port Lavaca

Health
Compare Port Lavaca, TX
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Port Lavaca, Texas to any other city in the US.