At a Glance
Median Income
$52,857
$17,964 per capita
Home Value
$175,100
Zillow: $164,433
Median Rent
$631/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
1,081/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
56.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
25.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
16.8% smoking rate
How Penitas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penitas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penitas 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
Penitas residents earn a median household income of $52,857 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,964. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.1% 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 Penitas is $175,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,433. Median rent is $631/month, with 38.1% 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 2005.
Safety & Crime
Penitas reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,081/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Penitas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
56.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penitas has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population6,355
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born32.9%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,857
Per Capita$17,964
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty25.1%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,100
Rent$631
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$164,433
Housing Units1,807
Rent Burden38.1%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property1,081/100K
Health
Obesity47.9%
Diabetes20.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation170 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+56.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Penitas was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
32.9% 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.