At a Glance
Median Income
$11,004
$7,969 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
Zillow: $105,528
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
4.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
83.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
17.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Alvarez a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population232
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density2,578/mi²
Male / Female17% / 83%
Foreign Born37.5%
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%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes20.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
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%
Broadband36.3%
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.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
37.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.