Los Indios, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
962 Population 512/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $17,073 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $162,586 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Los Indios, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,000
47% below
$17,073 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
80% below
Zillow: $162,586
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
65.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Los Indios Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
20%
Rent
67%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Los Indios 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 Indios residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,073. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% 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 Indios is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,586. Median rent is $775/month, with 45.0% 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 1985.

Education

6.1% of adults in Los Indios hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 65.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Los Indios has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Data Overview

People

Population962
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density512/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$17,073
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$775
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$162,586
Housing Units305
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation54 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+65.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Los Indios was built in 1985.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valley International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
21.1% 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.