At a Glance
Median Income
$36,477
$24,668 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
Zillow: $302,785
Median Rent
$698/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
999/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
61.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Natalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Natalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Natalia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Natalia residents earn a median household income of $36,477 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,668. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Natalia is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,785. Median rent is $698/month, with 24.3% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Natalia reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 999/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Natalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
61.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Natalia has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,126
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,477
Per Capita$24,668
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent$698
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$302,785
Housing Units603
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property999/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault187/100K
Burglary187/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation739 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+61.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband48.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Natalia was founded in 1912.
The median home in Natalia was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.