Mikes, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
1,676 Population 12,892/sq mi density
$97,000 Home Value $122,645 Zillow
$495 Median Rent 41.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mikes, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$97,000
66% below
Zillow: $122,645
Median Rent
$495/mo
57% below
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
55.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Mikes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
34%
Rent
43%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mikes a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mikes is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,645. Median rent is $495/month, with 41.0% 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 1992.

Education

4.3% of adults in Mikes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 55.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mikes 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

Population1,676
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density12,892/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born41.9%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,500
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

Home Value$97,000
Rent$495
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$122,645
Housing Units406
Rent Burden41.0%

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation208 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+55.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mikes was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
41.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.