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Living in La Plata

La Plata is a city in the United States. The city had 39 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,559 per month and the median home value was US$428,400. In July 2026, La Plata had a population of 10,683. There were 202 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to La Plata?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in La Plata.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 80.4%, and the vacancy rate was 6.19% in July 2026. 33.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for La Plata yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,559/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct6.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,313 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent1,370 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count156 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 755 people of 12,137 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$121,208 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in La Plata is 3.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5La Plata 3.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd121,208 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct79.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct93.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct3.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct6.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary4,382 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)5,023 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate3.42 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to La Plata. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in La Plata. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct95.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools39 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct29.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents202 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,156 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in La Plata when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLa Plata highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with La Plata highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,970La Platarecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,970 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents492.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count18 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute39.57 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct2.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportDGN3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport23 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for La Plata. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in La Plata.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
La Plata average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND30°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
La Plata average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514084751088411010611612312410685101JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
La Plata annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.5PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in La Plata is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7La Plata 6.5252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.54 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202422Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.78 · Feb 8.67 · Mar 13.28 · Apr 19.61 · May 23.17 · Jun 27.5 · Jul 29.61 · Aug 28.5 · Sep 24.83 · Oct 18.94 · Nov 14.06 · Dec 8.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00185865 (MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4 · Feb -3.22 · Mar 0.333 · Apr 5.83 · May 11.11 · Jun 16.06 · Jul 18.83 · Aug 17.89 · Sep 14.28 · Oct 7.61 · Nov 1.94 · Dec -1.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00185865 (MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.39 · Feb 2.72 · Mar 6.78 · Apr 12.72 · May 17.17 · Jun 21.78 · Jul 24.22 · Aug 23.22 · Sep 19.56 · Oct 13.28 · Nov 8 · Dec 3.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 83.57 · Feb 75.44 · Mar 107.7 · Apr 84.07 · May 109.7 · Jun 106.4 · Jul 116.1 · Aug 122.9 · Sep 123.7 · Oct 106.2 · Nov 84.84 · Dec 101.3 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00185865 (MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE)15Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3146.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.45 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm882 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul26.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan6.42 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Baker12,136 residentsMartinsville12,141 residentsEl Campo12,142 residentsStuarts Draft12,142 residentsOcean Pines12,145 residentsMacedonia12,147 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
La Plata residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.8%Foreign residents 6.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.42 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents755 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population163,257 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density587.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population12,137 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population11,700 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is La Plata a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker62%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 52–72%
Skilled employee71%strong on work, weak on safety · range 61–81%
Student60%strong on education, weak on work · range 49–71%
Family61%strong on family, weak on cost · range 51–71%
Retirement52%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–64%
Foreign residents755 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population12,137 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.19 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,370 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,313 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary4,382 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd428,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes80.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour65.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad7.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct4.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct70.84 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct80.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct2.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct35.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022448,541 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202230 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,506 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct16.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct87.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Is La Plata part of Washington, D.C.?

La Plata is identified as a satellite of Washington, D.C.. It is about 39.5 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Satellite Of. Source17

Which comparable places record less crime than La Plata?

11 places have a lower recorded property crime rate than La Plata in this strictly source-matched cohort.

La Plata: 1,754.5 offences/100k (2024).

Manassas Park — 764.1 offences/100k2024Vienna — 848.8 offences/100k2024Glenarden — 882.8 offences/100k2024Mount Airy — 1,023.5 offences/100k2024Dumfries — 1,102.8 offences/100k2024Gaithersburg — 1,312 offences/100k2024Falls Church — 1,520.2 offences/100k2024Rockville — 1,523.4 offences/100k2024

Only the same source family, offence definition, period, grain and denominator method are compared. This is recorded crime, not a claim about personal safety. Official source5

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around La Plata?

The median gross salary is 5,023 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in La Plata?

The unemployment rate is 3.42 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in La Plata?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.54 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is La Plata?

Police recorded 1,970 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in La Plata?

The published population is 12,137 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in La Plata?

755 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is La Plata a good place to live?

La Plata may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is La Plata part of Washington, D.C.?

La Plata is identified as a satellite of Washington, D.C.. It is about 39.5 km away by straight-line distance.

Which comparable places record less crime than La Plata?

11 places have a lower recorded property crime rate than La Plata in this strictly source-matched cohort. The comparison uses FBI CIUS Table 8 2024, period 2024, and does not compare across incompatible police definitions.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. cde.ucr.cjis.gov recorded crime data cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-28
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00185865 (MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. tigerweb.geo.census.gov place coordinates tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-28
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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