At a Glance
Median Income
$29,420
$14,968 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $105,528
Median Rent
$781/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
51.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
41.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
19.1% smoking rate
How Escobares Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Escobares's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Escobares a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Escobares residents earn a median household income of $29,420 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,968. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.6% 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 Escobares is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,528. Median rent is $781/month, with 37.3% 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 1991.
Education
4.9% of adults in Escobares hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
51.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Escobares 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
Population2,563
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born36.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$29,420
Per Capita$14,968
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty41.6%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$781
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$105,528
Housing Units871
Rent Burden37.3%
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes21.8%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation174 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+51.8%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Escobares was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
36.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.