At a Glance
Median Income
$115,221
$25,279 per capita
Violent Crime
251/100K
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How La Rosita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Rosita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Rosita 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
La Rosita residents earn a median household income of $115,221 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,279. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
La Rosita reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,215/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in La Rosita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Rosita 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
Population251
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density3,586/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,221
Per Capita$25,279
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$105,528
Housing Units59
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property1,215/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation181 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute12 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in La Rosita was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (47 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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