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El Refugio, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
686
Population
1,106/sq mi density
$51,042
Median Income
$17,616 per capita
74°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
2,460 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,042 median income, 4.3% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
205
Median year built: 1988
Ownership vs. Renting
69.9%
Owner-Occupied
30.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,521 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 205 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 33.6% |