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Laureles, Texas real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Laureles, TX (Cameron County) — Census median home value $140,800, county listing prices down about 5.2% over the past year.
Laureles, TX is in Cameron County, Texas — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,505, with a median household income of $45,640. Census data puts Laureles's median home value at $140,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Cameron County's current median listing price runs $298,745, down about 5.2% over the past year.
At a glance
Laureles market snapshot
Population
3,505
Median Household Income
$45,640
Median Home Value (city)
$140,800
Median Listing Price (Cameron County)
$298,745
Median Gross Rent
$794/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.2%
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What makes Laureles different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Laureles's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $140,800. Separately, Cameron County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $298,745. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cameron County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.13% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Laureles has an estimated population of 3,505 and a median household income of $45,640, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Laureles's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Laureles FAQ
What are home values like in Laureles, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Laureles's median home value at $140,800. Cameron County's current median listing price runs $298,745, down about 5.2% over the past year.
What is the population of Laureles, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Laureles's population at approximately 3,505.
What's the median rent in Laureles, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Laureles at approximately $794 per month.
What is the median household income in Laureles, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Laureles at approximately $45,640.
Is the Laureles housing market growing?
Cameron County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.13% annual change in 2025.
Is Laureles, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Laureles's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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