Fronton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
328 Population 781/sq mi density
$185,300 Home Value $397,356 Zillow
77°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fronton, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$185,300
34% below
Zillow: $397,356
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
62.1% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
72.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Fronton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
66%
Poverty
584%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fronton a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fronton is $185,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,356. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

23.5% of adults in Fronton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 62.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fronton has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population328
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born17.4%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$11,607
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty72.4%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$796

Housing

Home Value$185,300
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$397,356
Housing Units77
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation236 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+62.1%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fronton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
17.4% of residents are foreign-born.