At a Glance
Violent Crime
302/100K
2,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Del Mar Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Del Mar Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Del Mar Heights a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Del Mar Heights reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,020/100K.
Education
52.9% of adults in Del Mar Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Del Mar Heights has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population102
Median Age7.9 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$212,493
Housing Units27
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent302/100K
Property2,020/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.