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Elsa, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,688
Population
2,722/sq mi density
$55,519
Median Income
$24,698 per capita
$90,600
Home Value
$136,893 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
277
Violent Crime/100K
3,487 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,519 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$90,600
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.9%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,075
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$90,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$136,893
Median Sale Price
$77,500
Median List Price
$242,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.9%
Owner-Occupied
24.1%
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
Census median rent:
$676/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
382 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
37.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$70
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
75.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $90,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $136,893 |
| Median Sale Price | $77,500 |
| Median List Price | $242,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $70 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 382 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $70 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,075 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |