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Amargosa, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Wells County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
213
Population
159/sq mi density
74°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
726
Violent Crime/100K
5,226 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
726 violent crimes/100K (91% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
8.3%
87% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
171
Median year built: 2005
Ownership vs. Renting
8.3%
Owner-Occupied
91.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2005
Average age of housing stock: 21 years
Homeownership Rate
8.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $136,259 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 8.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 91.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 8.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 171 |
| Median Year Built | 2005 |
| Rent Burden | 31.7% |