La Homa, Texas · ZIP 78574

La Homa — ZIP 78574

La Homa (78574) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Texas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $196K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency38%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$196K

Median rent$1,543/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$196K

Median Rent

$1,543/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,755

Violent Crime

2,616

Property Crime

12,139

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hidalgo County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
ENRIQUE KIKI CAMARENA EL	PK–05	715	51%	59%
JOHN H SHARY EL	PK–06	652	50%	60%
ELODIA R CHAPA EL	PK–05	445	47%	47%
IDEA NORTH MISSION ACADEMY	KG–05	719	45%	64%
HURLA M MIDKIFF EL	PK–05	657	45%	52%
MIMS EL	PK–05	673	40%	61%
IDEA NORTH MISSION COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	756	37%	54%
HILDA C ESCOBAR/ALICIA C RIOS EL	PK–05	345	37%	47%
JUAN DE DIOS SALINAS MIDDLE	06–08	648	36%	39%
JUAREZ-LINCOLN H S	09–12	1,952	31%	22%
EVANGELINA GARZA EL	PK–05	384	28%	29%
JUAN SEGUIN EL	PK–05	569	23%	26%
VETERANS MEMORIAL H S	09–12	1,737	22%	38%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

62,852

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

29 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78574 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 78574 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78574 is approximately $196K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 78574 in La Homa has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.