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Escobares, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,563 Population 960/sq mi density
$29,420 Median Income $14,968 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $105,528 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
251 Violent Crime/100K 1,215 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$29,420 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Escobares, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,420
61% below
$14,968 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
80% below
Zillow: $105,528
Median Rent
$781/mo
33% below
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
34% below
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
51.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
41.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
46% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
39%
Home Value
20%
Rent
67%
Poverty
335%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Escobares a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 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 5.8% (61% 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.

Safety & Crime

Escobares reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,215/100K.

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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,563
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$29,420
Per Capita$14,968
Unemployment5.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent251/100K
Property1,215/100K

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes21.8%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.