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Delmita, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
210 Population 67/sq mi density
$29,808 Median Income $17,196 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $340,974 Zillow
$325 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
65 Violent Crime/100K 1,652 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,808 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $325/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Delmita, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,808
60% below
$17,196 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $340,974
Median Rent
$325/mo
72% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
83% below
1,652/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
54.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
55.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Delmita Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
30%
Rent
28%
Poverty
448%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delmita a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delmita residents earn a median household income of $29,808 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,196. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delmita is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,974. Median rent is $325/month, with 23.5% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Delmita reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,652/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Delmita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 54.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delmita has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population210
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,808
Per Capita$17,196
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty55.6%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$325
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$340,974
Housing Units74
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent65/100K
Property1,652/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation282 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+54.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Delmita was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.