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Los Alvarez, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
232 Population 2,578/sq mi density
$11,004 Median Income $7,969 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $105,528 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 2,460 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$11,004 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Los Alvarez, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$11,004
85% below
$7,969 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
60% below
Zillow: $105,528
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
4.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
83.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Los Alvarez Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
15%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
675%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Los Alvarez a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Los Alvarez residents earn a median household income of $11,004 , which is 85% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $7,969. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 83.7% 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 Los Alvarez is $113,500 , 60% 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 2001.

Safety & Crime

Los Alvarez 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

4.5% of adults in Los Alvarez hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 4.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Los Alvarez 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

Population232
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density2,578/mi²
Male / Female17% / 83%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$11,004
Per Capita$7,969
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty83.7%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

F
Home Value$113,500
Rent
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$105,528
Housing Units73
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes20.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation183 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+4.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Los Alvarez was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% 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.