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Banquete, TX

Texas · Nueces County · Metropolitan Area

Banquete is a small town in Texas with a population of 488. Residents earn $108,617 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
488 Population 208/sq mi density
$108,617 Median Income $33,045 per capita
$82,900 Home Value
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$108,617 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,617
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $82,900
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.3%
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.3%
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

How Banquete Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population488
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 61%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$108,617
Per Capita$33,045
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$27,852M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units221
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity44.3%
Uninsured35.8%
Smoking14.7%
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.2%
Libraries10

Is Banquete a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Banquete receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Banquete offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Banquete is $108,617, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Banquete among higher-income communities. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Banquete is $82,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Banquete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Banquete has a population of 488 with a density of 208 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.7%).

Population

488
Total Population
208
People / sq mi
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 66.4%
Female 33.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Banquete vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only39.3%
50% below US avg
Spanish60.7%
353% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Banquete vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Banquete is $108,617, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Banquete vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,617
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,045
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
IRS Avg AGI$68,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)8,568
County GDP$27,852M

Business (County)

Restaurants982
Healthcare1,105
Retail1,058
Manufacturing167

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,321
138% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate10.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.0 min
Drive Alone85.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Banquete is $82,900, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,900
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.9%
Housing Units221
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,321
138% above US avg
Effective Rate10.04%
In Banquete, 44.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 35.8% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 19.4% report depression. 39.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Banquete vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.3%
38% above US avg
Diabetes18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure36.0%
Asthma9.1%
COPD5.7%
Cancer4.4%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity39.9%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress17.0%
Short Sleep40.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.4%
Uninsured35.8%
316% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,266
Dentists1:1,715
Mental Health1:609
Checkup Rate72.0%
Dental Visits43.7%
Premature Death10,927/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access92.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,105
Banquete has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.1 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.1 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates27.8000°N, 97.7961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNueces County County
County FIPS48355
Banquete is located in Nueces County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.5-point margin. 85.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.3%
D 43.8%

Winner: Republican by 11.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below US avg
High School+76.2%
Graduate Degree+10.8%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density208/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi
CountyNueces County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.2%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,105
Restaurants982
Retail Stores1,058

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.0 min
Drive Alone85.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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