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La Joya, TX

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Population
5,257
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
171 ft
Median Home Value
$108,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$884/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,526
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityPalmview, Texas6.1 miles away · 15,878 residents.

About La Joya

La Joya is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, operating within the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area. Named for a local natural lake that glittered like a jewel and positioned along Interstate 2 in the lower Rio Grande Valley, the community of approximately 4,763 is served by the La Joya Independent School District for public education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+98.7rating

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