At a Glance
Median Income
$64,048
$25,004 per capita
Home Value
$123,300
Zillow: $226,758
Median Rent
$876/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
806/100K
1,635/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
14.0% smoking rate
How Los Fresnos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Fresnos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Fresnos 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
Los Fresnos residents earn a median household income of $64,048 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,004. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Los Fresnos is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,758. Median rent is $876/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Los Fresnos reports 806 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,635/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Los Fresnos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Fresnos has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population8,174
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,048
Per Capita$25,004
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,300
Rent$876
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$226,758
Housing Units2,493
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent806/100K
Property1,635/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation25 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Los Fresnos was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
18.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.