Pearsall, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Frio County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,841 Population 1,350/sq mi density
$45,293 Median Income $21,529 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $161,000 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
256 Violent Crime/100K 900 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,293 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $1,012/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Pearsall, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,293
40% below
$21,529 per capita
Home Value
$107,300
62% below
Zillow: $161,000
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
13% below
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
33% below
900/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Pearsall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
38%
Rent
87%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pearsall a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pearsall residents earn a median household income of $45,293 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,529. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pearsall is $107,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,000. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 35.3% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Pearsall reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 900/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in Pearsall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pearsall has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,841
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,350/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,293
Per Capita$21,529
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$1,480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,300
Rent$1,012
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$161,000
Housing Units2,926
Rent Burden35.3%

Crime

F
Violent256/100K
Property900/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation622 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+65.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Pearsall was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.