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Port Lavaca, TX—77979

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$189,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$68,900
19.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
93
2.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-2.4%
Median Rent
$1,100
22.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$750
10.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,080
26.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,700
33.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Port Lavaca, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Port Lavaca, TX is $189,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.4%. This indicates that home prices in Port Lavaca, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$189,0000.4%
Single Family $189,0001.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $137,000
    1.5%
    2 Bed
    		$162,0001.9%
    3 Bed
    		$217,0001.9%
    4 Bed
    		$317,0002.9%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.7%
    1 Bedroom
    5.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    21.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    54.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.4%

    Rental Trends — Port Lavaca, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Port Lavaca, TX is $1,370, with a year-over-year rent change of 22.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Port Lavaca, TX is studios: $950, 1-bedrooms: $750, 2-bedrooms: $1,260, 3-bedrooms: $1,740. The most common rental property sizes in Port Lavaca, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.1% and 29.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,100$1,370
    Studio Rent $950$950
    1 Bed Rent $750$750
    2 Bed Rent $1,080$1,260
    3 Bed Rent $1,700$1,740
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.8%
    1 Bedroom
    17.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    45.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.0%

    Property Listings — Port Lavaca, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Port Lavaca, TX is 93. This is a decrease of -2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$299,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		1054.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%4.0%
    Days on Market
    		93-2.0%
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    Demographics — Port Lavaca, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Lavaca, TX has a population of 16,200, which has decreased by -8.3% over the past 5 years. Port Lavaca, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		16,200-8.3%
    % Under 18
    		24.2%-3.6%
    % Seniors
    		16.9%3.0%
    % WFH
    		4.5%55.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		18.0%20.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Lavaca, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 53.0% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 0.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Port Lavaca, TX is white, making up 36.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.7% of the population in Port Lavaca, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 18.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		36.5%-3.7%
    % Black
    		2.9%3.6%
    % Hispanic
    		53.0%-0.6%
    % Asian
    		6.5%20.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		10.7%-18.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Port Lavaca, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 130 mortgage originations in Port Lavaca, TX, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 81.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Port Lavaca, TX. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		130
    % Conventional Loans
    		73.0%
    % Government Loans
    		27.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		7.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		5.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Port Lavaca, TX

    Port Lavaca, TX lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		155
    Total Units Section 8
    		105
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		6.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		86.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$170$750$920
    2 Bedroom$70$1,080$1,150
    3 Bedroom-$270$1,700$1,430
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,580

    Affordability — Port Lavaca, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$189,000
    Median Household Income$68,900

    Port Lavaca, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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