Indian Hills, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,779 Population 1,139/sq mi density
$27,019 Median Income $9,297 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $140,307 Zillow
$1,082 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$27,019 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $1,082/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Indian Hills, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,019
64% below
$9,297 per capita
Home Value
$58,000
79% below
Zillow: $140,307
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
7% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
42.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
65.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.5%
64% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Indian Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Home Value
21%
Rent
93%
Poverty
526%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Indian Hills a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Indian Hills residents earn a median household income of $27,019 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,297. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 65.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Indian Hills is $58,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,307. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 22.8% 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 2002.

Education

6.9% of adults in Indian Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 42.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Indian Hills has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,779
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density1,139/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born40.3%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,019
Per Capita$9,297
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty65.2%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,000
Rent$1,082
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$140,307
Housing Units911
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity52.5%
Diabetes24.7%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation82 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+42.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Indian Hills was built in 2002.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valley International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
40.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.