Bluetown, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
688 Population 234/sq mi density
$55,300 Home Value $182,355 Zillow
75°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bluetown, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$55,300
80% below
Zillow: $182,355
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
50.6% high school+
Unemployment
21.9%
508% above
58.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Bluetown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bluetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
20%
Poverty
470%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
608%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bluetown a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bluetown is $55,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,355. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

10.5% of adults in Bluetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 50.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bluetown has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Data Overview

People

Population688
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born28.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,650
Unemployment21.9%
Poverty58.3%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

Home Value$55,300
Rent
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$182,355
Housing Units161
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation59 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+50.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Broadband17.1%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Bluetown was built in 1984.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valley International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
28.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.