Encinal, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · La Salle County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
992 Population 2,307/sq mi density
$48,702 Median Income $16,471 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $115,296 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
388 Violent Crime/100K 1,165 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,702 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Encinal, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,702
35% below
$16,471 per capita
Home Value
$107,300
62% below
Zillow: $115,296
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
388/100K
2% above
1,165/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
54.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Encinal Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Encinal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
38%
Rent
72%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Encinal a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Encinal residents earn a median household income of $48,702 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,471. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Encinal is $107,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,296. Median rent is $842/month, with 36.9% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

Encinal reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,165/100K.

Education

7.9% of adults in Encinal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 54.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Encinal has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population992
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density2,307/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans18.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,702
Per Capita$16,471
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$3,998M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,629

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,300
Rent$842
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$115,296
Housing Units390
Rent Burden36.9%

Crime

F
Violent388/100K
Property1,165/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation554 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+54.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Encinal was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Laredo International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.