La Villa, Texas
City · Population 3,179 · #480 in Texas
About La Villa
La Villa, TX is a small town located in southern Texas, home to 3,179 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, La Villa is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,298 residents per square mile.
📰 La Villa News Today
- La Villa Secures $919K for Advanced New Fire Engine Texas Border Business · May 5
- La Villa High School (TX) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 5
- Decomposed body found in rural La Villa cornfield identified: Sheriff ValleyCentral.com · Jun 30
- Seferina Z Loredo Obituary Apr 29, 2026 Salinas Funeral Home · Apr 29
- Affordable housing for low-income families in the works in La Villa KRGV · Feb 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes La Villa Unique
- The only place in America named La Villa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in La Villa
- La Villa Municipal Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in La Villa
- JOSE BERNABE MUNOZ EL
- LA VILLA EARLY COLLEGE H S
- LA VILLA MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,179
Rank in state#480 of 1,224
Land area0.6 sq mi
Density5,298/sq mi
Coordinates26.2963, -97.9269