Median Income
$66,333
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$234,700
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
23.1%
86% higher than US avg
How Pateros Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population648
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 51%
Economy
C+
Median Income$66,333
Per Capita$24,261
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$2,353M
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,700
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$434,527
Rent Burden40.4%
Health
Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain11.6 in/yr
Elevation791 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+73.3%
School Score5.36
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute24 min
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Is Pateros a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pateros receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Pateros offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pateros is $66,333, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 23.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pateros is $234,700, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Pateros experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Pateros has a population of 648 with a density of 1,271 people per square mile. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (51.1%).
Population
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 47.4% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| 293% above US avg |
The median household income in Pateros is $66,333, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,333 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $24,261 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,814 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| 86% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,627 |
| County GDP | $2,353M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 127 |
| Healthcare | 117 |
| Retail | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,737 |
| 64% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.44% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
The median home value in Pateros is $234,700, 17% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $434,527.
Home Values
| Census Median | $234,700 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $434,527 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 40.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,737 |
| 64% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.44% |
In Pateros, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 28.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Pateros vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 81.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 67.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,893/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
Crime Rates: Pateros vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 1,092 |
Safety Score
Pateros has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 11.6 inches |
| 69% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0531°N, 119.9003°W |
| County FIPS | 53047 |