At a Glance
Home Value
$188,200
Zillow: $140,521
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
64.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How El Chaparral Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Chaparral's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Chaparral a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Chaparral is $188,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,521. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
El Chaparral reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,460/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in El Chaparral hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
64.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Chaparral 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.
Data Overview
People
Population177
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,770/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,125
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value$188,200
Rent
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$140,521
Housing Units104
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation156 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+64.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute45 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in El Chaparral was built in 1985.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% 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.
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