At a Glance
Median Income
$31,576
$9,520 per capita
Home Value
$82,300
Zillow: $108,034
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
42.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
39.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
18.3% smoking rate
How El Cenizo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Cenizo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Cenizo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Cenizo residents earn a median household income of $31,576 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $9,520. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.5% 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 El Cenizo is $82,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,034. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
0.0% of adults in El Cenizo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
42.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Cenizo has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age16.9 yrs
Density77,600/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born32.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,576
Per Capita$9,520
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty39.5%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$108,034
Housing Units85
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity46.5%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation231 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+42.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in El Cenizo was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
32.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.