At a Glance
Median Income
$49,200
$24,179 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $140,521
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
15.6% smoking rate
How El Rancho Vela Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Rancho Vela's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Rancho Vela a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Rancho Vela residents earn a median household income of $49,200 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,179. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Rancho Vela is $139,600 , 50% 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 1996.
Education
0.0% of adults in El Rancho Vela hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Rancho Vela 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
Population587
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density4,515/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,200
Per Capita$24,179
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$140,521
Housing Units219
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation275 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in El Rancho Vela was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.