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La Marque, TX

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Population
20,324
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
11 ft
Median Home Value
$206,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,102
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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La Marque in context.

OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityTexas City, Texas7.5 miles away · 59,733 residents.

About La Marque

La Marque is a Galveston County city on Interstate 45, between Houston and Galveston. It has also been known as Highlands and Buttermilk Station, names that hint at its older settlement and railroad history. Today La Marque is a residential and commercial community tied to Gulf Coast industry, coastal commuting, and nearby Texas City. Carbide Park and the Wayne Johnson III Community Center provide major county recreation facilities. La Marque feels practical and working-class, with beaches and refineries both close by.

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Low State Income TaxA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+98.1ratingWater Recreation AccessA+97.2rating

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