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Los Barreras, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
178 Population 774/sq mi density
$16,433 Median Income $17,067 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $105,528 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
251 Violent Crime/100K 1,215 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$16,433 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Los Barreras, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$16,433
78% below
$17,067 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
68% below
Zillow: $105,528
Violent Crime
251/100K
34% below
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
22%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Los Barreras a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Los Barreras 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

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. 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

Population178
Median Age71.7 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent251/100K
Property1,215/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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%
Broadband96.0%
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.
10.5% 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.