Kingsville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kleberg County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,061 Population 1,806/sq mi density
$55,649 Median Income $24,114 per capita
$134,600 Home Value $146,009 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
255 Violent Crime/100K 1,775 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,649 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingsville, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,649
26% below
$24,114 per capita
Home Value
$134,600
52% below
Zillow: $146,009
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
33% below
1,775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Kingsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
48%
Rent
88%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kingsville residents earn a median household income of $55,649 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,114. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 631 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingsville is $134,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,009. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 30.4% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Kingsville reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,775/100K. The murder rate is 4.1/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Kingsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingsville has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population25,061
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density1,806/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,649
Per Capita$24,114
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,600
Rent$1,021
Ownership45.3%
Zillow$146,009
Housing Units11,524
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent255/100K
Property1,775/100K
Murder4.1/100K
Assault201/100K
Burglary329/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,643/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain27.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation61 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kingsville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Alice International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.