At a Glance
Median Income
$121,042
$50,447 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $115,471
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
15.9% smoking rate
How Petronila Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Petronila's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petronila a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Petronila residents earn a median household income of $121,042 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,447. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petronila is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,471. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
35.1% of adults in Petronila hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petronila has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born35.9%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,042
Per Capita$50,447
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$115,471
Housing Units46
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation49 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Petronila was built in 1974.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
1.3% of the population has a disability.
35.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.