At a Glance
Median Income
$80,276
$25,631 per capita
Violent Crime
359/100K
5,367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
57.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.8%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
How César Chávez Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows César Chávez's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is César Chávez 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
César Chávez residents earn a median household income of $80,276 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,631. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
César Chávez reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,367/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in César Chávez hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
57.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
César Chávez has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,742
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,276
Per Capita$25,631
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$213,129
Housing Units716
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent359/100K
Property5,367/100K
Health
Obesity49.8%
Diabetes22.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation84 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+57.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute10 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in César Chávez was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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