Falfurrias, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brooks County County
Falfurrias, TX
At a Glance
How Falfurrias Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Falfurrias's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Falfurrias a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Falfurrias residents earn a median household income of $38,696 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,983. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Falfurrias is $78,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,806. Median rent is $491/month, with 22.3% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Falfurrias reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 641/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Falfurrias hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Falfurrias has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.