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Mila Doce, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
8,298 Population 2,522/sq mi density
$46,544 Median Income $12,331 per capita
$72,600 Home Value $189,133 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
1,207 Violent Crime/100K 7,083 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,544 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,600 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,207 violent crimes/100K (218% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mila Doce, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,544
38% below
$12,331 per capita
Home Value
$72,600
74% below
Zillow: $189,133
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,207/100K
218% above
7,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88% below
49.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.5%
57% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Mila Doce Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
26%
Rent
54%
Poverty
217%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
318%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mila Doce a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mila Doce residents earn a median household income of $46,544 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,331. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mila Doce is $72,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,133. Median rent is $625/month, with 18.0% 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

Mila Doce reports 1,207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 218% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,083/100K.

Education

3.9% of adults in Mila Doce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 49.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mila Doce has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population8,298
Median Age20.7 yrs
Density2,522/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,544
Per Capita$12,331
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,600
Rent$625
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$189,133
Housing Units1,839
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,207/100K
Property7,083/100K

Health

Obesity50.5%
Diabetes22.9%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation67 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+49.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mila Doce was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.