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Garza-Salinas II, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
673 Population 8,413/sq mi density
$36,800 Home Value $140,521 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 2,460 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Garza-Salinas II, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$36,800
87% below
Zillow: $140,521
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
48.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
57.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Garza-Salinas II Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
13%
Poverty
460%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garza-Salinas II a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garza-Salinas II is $36,800 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,521. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Garza-Salinas II reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,460/100K.

Education

5.4% of adults in Garza-Salinas II hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 48.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garza-Salinas II 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

Population673
Median Age21.4 yrs
Density8,413/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$11,931
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty57.1%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

Home Value$36,800
Rent
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$140,521
Housing Units182
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation156 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+48.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Garza-Salinas II was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% 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.