At a Glance
Median Income
$36,827
$15,614 per capita
Home Value
$52,700
Zillow: $122,645
Median Rent
$803/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
351/100K
176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How La Grulla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Grulla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Grulla a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Grulla residents earn a median household income of $36,827 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,614. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Grulla is $52,700 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,645. Median rent is $803/month, with 51.0% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
La Grulla reports 351 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 176/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
1.1% of adults in La Grulla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Grulla 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
Population1,447
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density1,539/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,827
Per Capita$15,614
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,700
Rent$803
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$122,645
Housing Units593
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent351/100K
Property176/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault351/100K
Burglary117/100K
Health
Obesity48.9%
Diabetes23.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation143 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
La Grulla was founded in 1836.
The median home in La Grulla was built in 1983.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% 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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