At a Glance
Home Value
$102,200
Zillow: $105,528
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
43.6% high school+
Unemployment
43.8%
68.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How La Escondida Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Escondida's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Escondida a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Escondida is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,528. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
La Escondida 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
0.0% of adults in La Escondida hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
43.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Escondida 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
Population121
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density2,017/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,485
Unemployment43.8%
Poverty68.4%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value$102,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$105,528
Housing Units80
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes21.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation180 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+43.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband55.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in La Escondida was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% 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.
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