At a Glance
Median Income
$68,140
$20,165 per capita
Home Value
$155,600
Zillow: $213,129
Median Rent
$720/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
359/100K
5,367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
70.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Murillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murillo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murillo residents earn a median household income of $68,140 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,165. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% 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 Murillo is $155,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,129. Median rent is $720/month, with 36.2% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Murillo reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,367/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Murillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
70.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murillo 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
Population8,511
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density1,550/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,140
Per Capita$20,165
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,600
Rent$720
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$213,129
Housing Units2,542
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent359/100K
Property5,367/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+70.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Murillo was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% 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.
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