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El Cenizo, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County
El Cenizo, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is El Cenizo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
El Cenizo residents earn a median household income of $41,786 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,559. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.6% 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 El Cenizo is $65,700 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,528. Median rent is $591/month, with 33.6% 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 2004.
Safety & Crime
El Cenizo reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,215/100K.
Education
6.4% of adults in El Cenizo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 45.1% 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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.