At a Glance
Median Income
$16,433
$17,067 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
Zillow: $105,528
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
15.0% smoking rate
How Los Barreras Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Barreras's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Barreras a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Los Barreras residents earn a median household income of $16,433 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,067. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% 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 Barreras is $91,000 , 68% 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 1973.
Education
5.0% of adults in Los Barreras hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Barreras 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
Population178
Median Age71.7 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$16,433
Per Capita$17,067
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
B+
Home Value$91,000
Rent
Ownership21.9%
Zillow$105,528
Housing Units171
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation181 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband16.7%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Los Barreras was built in 1973.
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.