Crystal City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zavala County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,241 Population 1,701/sq mi density
$38,598 Median Income $20,170 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $95,655 Zillow
$445 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$38,598 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $445/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Crystal City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,598
49% below
$20,170 per capita
Home Value
$86,500
69% below
Zillow: $95,655
Median Rent
$445/mo
62% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
36.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.8%
52% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Crystal City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
31%
Rent
38%
Poverty
297%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crystal City residents earn a median household income of $38,598 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,170. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crystal City is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,655. Median rent is $445/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

7.5% of adults in Crystal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crystal City has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,241
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,701/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,598
Per Capita$20,170
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty36.8%
County GDP$935M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$445
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$95,655
Housing Units2,647
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity48.8%
Diabetes21.9%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death15,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation579 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Crystal City was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.