At a Glance
Median Income
$98,587
$16,919 per capita
Home Value
$97,800
Zillow: $142,873
Violent Crime
761/100K
6,529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.2%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Muniz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muniz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muniz 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
Muniz residents earn a median household income of $98,587 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,919. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muniz is $97,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,873. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2012.
Safety & Crime
Muniz reports 761 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,529/100K.
Education
4.0% of adults in Muniz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muniz has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,184
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density1,117/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$98,587
Per Capita$16,919
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,800
RentN/A
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$142,873
Housing Units338
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent761/100K
Property6,529/100K
Health
Obesity52.2%
Diabetes24.5%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation87 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Muniz was built in 2012.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.