At a Glance
Median Income
$22,270
$5,822 per capita
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
26.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
84.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How La Esperanza Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Esperanza's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Esperanza a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Esperanza residents earn a median household income of $22,270 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $5,822. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 84.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
La Esperanza 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
15.5% of adults in La Esperanza hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
26.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Esperanza 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
Population401
Median Age23.1 yrs
Density13,367/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$22,270
Per Capita$5,822
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty84.1%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$105,528
Housing Units48
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation285 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in La Esperanza was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% 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.
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